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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Mary Ward Dorr Needlepoint Artwork
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Needlepoint
  • none
  • Dorr - Mary Ward Dorr (1820 - 1901)
  • 1840
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Mary Ward Dorr Needlepoint Artwork
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-31
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Needlepoint
Subject:
  • none
Creator:
  • Dorr - Mary Ward Dorr (1820 - 1901)
Date:
  • 1840
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Needlepoint of squirrel, butterfly, and fruit in a carved wood frame. Done by Mary Ward Dorr, George B Dorr's Mother.
Store Ledger 1845-1849
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • 1845
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Store Ledger 1845-1849
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2005.122.985
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Ledger, William Preble, 1845-1849, mostly store accounts listing customers and items and services they bought, apparently at Preble's store. Items referred to both food and nautical hardware with prices listed. Purchases listed by day and date, interspersed with records and values for Preble's business and personal services as executor, town agent, etc. Names include: John Pung, Edward Spurling, Michael Bulger, the schooner Harriet, Elisha Young, Henry Neuman, Freeman Gubtil, Estate of Nicholas Tucker [show more]
Store Ledger 1849-1850
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • 1849
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Store Ledger 1849-1850
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2003.71.677
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Ledger, handwritten, probably by William Preble, mostly running expenses and payments, apparently at a store, for various people, 1849-1851
1842 Census, Hancock Co.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Census Record
  • Other, Blue Hill
  • Other, Castine
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Deer Isle
  • Other, Eden
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Other, Trenton
  • 1842
1842 Census, Hancock Co.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3959
Type:
  • Document, Government, Census Record
Subject:
  • Other, Blue Hill
  • Other, Castine
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Deer Isle
  • Other, Eden
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Other, Trenton
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
Population figures for Mt. Desert, Eden, Cranberry Isles, Seaville, Ellsworth, Trenton, Bucksport, Orland,l Dedham, Mariaville, Plantations, Blluehill, Surry, Swan's Island, Long Island, Sedgewick, Brooksville, Hog Island, Castine, Penobscot, Gouldsborough, Sullivan, Hancock, Franklin, Eastbrook, Deer Isle.
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Maine
  • 1841
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3958
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Maine
Date:
  • 1841
Description:
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or military services, for state of Maine, by county, names, ages, places of residence Photocopy
A statement of the Seaville and Gilpatrick Cases
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
  • Other, Law & legal affairs
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Heath, William
  • 1840
A statement of the Seaville and Gilpatrick Cases
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3609
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Law & legal affairs
  • Other, Mount Desert
Creator:
  • Heath, William
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
Legal fees owed by the Town of Mount Desert Debited and Credited. A statement of the Seaville and Gilpatrick Cases - Mount Desert Statement written by Town Agent, M Heath L initials in names may be S. Unclear what Heath's first name is
Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Permission, Commission
  • 1849
Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-18371
Type:
  • Document, Permission, Commission
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
This document is from the State of Maine, but the name of person appointed to the office of justice of the peace for Hancock County is blank. It is signed by Ezra B. French, Secretary of State and indicates that upon payment of $5.00 the "commission will forthwith be made..."
Overseers of the Poor contract to take care of a poor girl, Harriet Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Permission, Commission
  • Other, Overseer of the Poor
  • Other, Poverty
  • 1846
Overseers of the Poor contract to take care of a poor girl, Harriet Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-18370
Type:
  • Document, Permission, Commission
Subject:
  • Other, Overseer of the Poor
  • Other, Poverty
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Feb 4, 1846 Jeremiah Higgins and Samuel Richards, overseers of the poor in Eden do bind Harriet Smith , a minor, to Amos Clements as a servant until she is 18 Clements agrees to keep and support Harriet, teach her to read and write, furnish her with suitable food and clothing in sickness and in health and furnish a physician if necessary Harriet is the daughter of Esther Smith
Old Somesville Woolen Mill-built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Buildings
  • 1847
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Old Somesville Woolen Mill-built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12448
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Buildings
Date:
  • 1847
Place:
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Description:
Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. Marked on back, “The Woolen Mill along Somes Brook to Cemetery on other side of cemetery"
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-5615
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. Printed at the bottom of the card "The OLD SOMESVILLE WOOLEN MILL-Built in 1847 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS". "Bob & Norma" written with pen on reverse. Image layer is torn/missing at top of postcard in a section approx 2" x 1/2" [show more]
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-5233
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. sepia toned photograph Written on the back "Isaac Somes Woolen Mill on the Mill Stream" There is damage to the photo surface.
Indian Cemetery.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1843
Indian Cemetery.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-5157
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Date:
  • 1843
Description:
Photograph of Indian Cemetery. Taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. Note: Most likely taken by Benj. Joy, Jr. and is a photograph of a photograph; place probably somewhere in the Andes. The Abbe Museum also has a copy as does the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Smithsonian says date is c.1923. Original record said this was taken at Somesville in 1843 by Benj. Joy, Ellsworth. New information received on Dec. 29, 2014 implies this photo was originally taken by a woman explorer, Harriet Chalmers Adams in the early twentieth century. See Granger Historical Stock photograph # 0253041. [show more]
The China Astor Vol III
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Poetry
  • 1846.
The China Astor Vol III
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17321
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
Publisher:
  • S.H. Colesworthy
Date:
  • 1846.
Tower’s English Grammar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Grammar
  • McLean, A.C.
  • 1846
Tower’s English Grammar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17227
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • McLean, A.C.
Publisher:
  • Crosby Nichols and Co.
Date:
  • 1846
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/11/1847
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17019
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/11/1847
Description:
Statement and order of dividend to Capt. William Thompson from John Black.
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/12/1848
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17018
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/12/1848
Description:
Statement and order of dividend to Capt. William Thompson from John Black.
Thompson, William to Black, John
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/5/1849
Thompson, William to Black, John
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17017
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/5/1849
Description:
Statement to John Black from William Thompson.
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/12/1849
Black, John to Thompson, William
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-17016
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/12/1849
Description:
Statement and order of dividend to William Thompson from John Black.
From Capt. Billings
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • 1840
From Capt. Billings
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-16808
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Sailing ships
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
Re voyage and freight.
From Means & Clark
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • 1844
From Means & Clark
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-16807
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Sailing ships
Date:
  • 1844
Description:
Re Schooner Thames (?): cargo, freight; Capt. Bartlett cleared for Trieste; payments received from Gott and Richardson
From Means & Clark
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Customhouses
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • 1849
From Means & Clark
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-16806
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Customhouses
  • Other, Sailing ships
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
RE account of Andelene Ring (?) and apparent discrepancies. (Letter is a copy.)
Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Herrick family
  • Herrick, Jedediah
  • 1846.
Genealogical Register of the Name and Family of Herrick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-16552
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Herrick family
Creator:
  • Herrick, Jedediah
Publisher:
  • Samuel S. Smith
Date:
  • 1846.
An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Dictionary
  • Webster, Noah
  • 1845.
An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-14209
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Dictionary
Creator:
  • Webster, Noah
Publisher:
  • Harper Brothers
Date:
  • 1845.
Description:
; Exhibiting the origin, orthography, pronunciation, and definition of words.
Tremont Valuation of 1849
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Report
  • Other, History - Tremont
  • Other, Real Estate
  • 1849
Tremont Valuation of 1849
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-14189
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Other, History - Tremont
  • Other, Real Estate
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Large cream-colored paper-bound record of holdings within the village of Tremont 1849; written on blue paper with ink.
The Maine Justice; or Powers and Duties of Justices of the Peace...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Government employees
  • Other, Justice
  • Other, Maine
  • Baker, H.K.
  • 1842
The Maine Justice; or Powers and Duties of Justices of the Peace...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-14158
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Government employees
  • Other, Justice
  • Other, Maine
Creator:
  • Baker, H.K.
Publisher:
  • Glazier, Masters & Smith
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
Outlines the powers and duties of justices of the peace relating to Criminal Process, Civil Process, town meetings, abandonment of children, hay, and other matters.
The Maine Townsmen
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Handbook
  • Other, Maine
  • Lord, John P.
  • 1847.
The Maine Townsmen
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-13898
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Handbook
  • Other, Maine
Creator:
  • Lord, John P.
Publisher:
  • Sandborn and Carter
Date:
  • 1847.
Description:
Laws for the regulation of towns: with forms and judicial decisions. Adapted to the revisied statutes of Maine.
The Mariner's Wife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • 1847
The Mariner's Wife
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-13845
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Poem by Sophronia Knapp, "Thoughts of the Mariner's Wife," copied by Clara S. Foster (?) and addressed to Mrs. Higgins with note: "Please accept the following lines which I take the liberty to copy for you [&} oblige, your sincere friend, Clara S. Foster. First lines of poem: "The night is dark, the tempest raves, Sleep from my pillow flies..."
Rifle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
  • c 1840
Rifle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-13604
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
Date:
  • c 1840
Description:
Marked William Read Boston. Ramrod intact. Lock by Read & Son probably a replacement, it does not match drum. Full stock. Brass buttplate, iron furniture. Ignition: caplock Wood: walnut fullstock Caliber: 12 gage Donor info - property of John Somes son of Abraham Somes.
Musket
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
  • c 1844
Musket
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-13475
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
Date:
  • c 1844
Description:
U.S. Model 1842 Musket. .69 Caliber. Charge: 70gr ffg, paper cartridge. Marked, “Harper’s Ferry 1844 (may be 1849)”. Percussion. Smooth bore. Metal ramrod under barrel. Stud for affixing bayonet under muzzle. Visitor info - Springfield Service Rifle, made in Harper’s Ferry. Standard infantry arm. Designed as smoothbores, many were later rifled. Many saw use in early months of Civil War. This piece may be a Mexican War piece, or may be a relic from Bloodless Aroostook War. [show more]
Gradual lessons in grammar;
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grammar
  • Tower, David B.
  • 1846
Gradual lessons in grammar;
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12904
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • Tower, David B.
Publisher:
  • Crosby, Nichols and Company
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
or, guide to the construction of the English language, by the analysis and composition of sentences.
The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Music & songs
  • Watts, Isaac
  • 1847.
The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12703
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Music & songs
Creator:
  • Watts, Isaac
Publisher:
  • Crocker and Brewster
Date:
  • 1847.
Description:
"To Which are Added Select Hymns From Other Authors; and Directions for Musical Expression by Samuel Worcester, D.D. New Edition" Contains title and subject indexes. Collection of text of psalms and hymns without musical notation.
The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
  • 1846
The China Aster or Youth's Book of Varieties, Vol. III
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12673
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
Publisher:
  • S.H. Colesworthy
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Collection of writings with moral lessons on various topics. Inscribed inside front cover: "Nancy C.J. Fuller, from her [?], Portland Maine, August 15, 1846? Youth literature.
The Odd Fellows Gem
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Handbook
  • 1846
The Odd Fellows Gem
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12666
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Handbook
Publisher:
  • Henry A. Brown
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
"Sentiments of Friendship, Love, and Truth," edited by a lady.
Church Psalmody
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Psalms
  • Other, Religion
  • 1842.
Church Psalmody
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12642
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Psalms
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • T.R. Marvin
Date:
  • 1842.
Description:
A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Public Worship. Selected from Dr. Watts and Other Authors. Inscribed in front: Edwin Lord.
Methodist Hymns
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Music & songs
  • 1849.
Methodist Hymns
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12641
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Music & songs
Date:
  • 1849.
Description:
Includes first line and verse indices.
The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, Textbook
  • Town, Salem
  • 1847
The Fourth Reader or, Exercises in Reading and Speaking.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12621
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, Textbook
Creator:
  • Town, Salem
Publisher:
  • Phinney & Co.
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Revised Edition.
The American Common-School Reader and Speaker...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Goldsbury, John and William Russell
  • 1844c.
The American Common-School Reader and Speaker...
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12611
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Readers
Creator:
  • Goldsbury, John and William Russell
Publisher:
  • Tappan and Whittemore
Date:
  • 1844c.
Description:
Being a selection of pieces in prose and verse, with rules for reading and speaking. Pencil writing on end papers, including "When are you going to get married?" "I can't get that grammar lesson and I won't try." "Friends, my hour of trouble is nigh at hand..." "Give me the hand..." Inscribed [CG?] Salisbury, Somesville, Maine; also Roscoe G. Salisbury, Mount desert
The Gift of Pretty Stories.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fiction
  • Hale, Mrs. J., ed.
  • 1849.
The Gift of Pretty Stories.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12601
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Fiction
Creator:
  • Hale, Mrs. J., ed.
Publisher:
  • Edward Dunigan and Brother
Date:
  • 1849.
The Vocal School, or,
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Other, Textbook
  • Day, H.W.
  • 1841.
The Vocal School, or,
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12441
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Other, Textbook
Creator:
  • Day, H.W.
Publisher:
  • Otis, Broaders & Co.
Date:
  • 1841.
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12303
Type:
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
Date:
  • c. 1818-1848
Description:
Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Cloth Book for 1845
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1845
Cloth Book for 1845
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12118
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Cloth Book for 1845 (written on inside cover). Accounts Receivable
Carding book for 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1844
Carding book for 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12117
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1844
Description:
Carding book for 1844 Accounts receivable
Letter to Amasa Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Deer Isle
  • ?, Richard H.
  • 1849
Letter to Amasa Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-12098
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Deer Isle
Creator:
  • ?, Richard H.
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Letter Amasa Higgins (could also be Ana Higgins) Deer Isle from Richard Warren, Gouldsboro, Deer Isle re: purchase of mill logs and shingle wood.
1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1842
1842 Letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-11996
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
Affectionate 2 page letter from Jacob Somes to his wife Agnes. Describes his boarding house in Augusta, where he was serving in the legislature. Mentioned his homesickness, fear of fire and sickness among the children.
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • 1847
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-11448
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
Subject:
  • Other, Building
Date:
  • 1847
Place:
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Description:
Isaac Somes' woolen mill in Somesville. Three-story building, clapboards on front, shingles on side. Side facing brook shows 15 windows, five on each story. The front shows five windows and door on left. One chimney at front end of roof. Building sits on stone foundation. Bare trees surround mill. The title The OLD SOMESVILLE WOOLEN MILL -Built in 1847" is printed at the bottom of the negative.
Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bridges
  • 6/1/1840
Mount Desert Bridge Company - Statement of tolls and expenses
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9288
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 6/1/1840
Description:
Statement to John Black from William Thompson of tolls and expenses from 7/9/1839 - 1/1840.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/14/1841
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Declaration of dividend
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9286
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/14/1841
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend from John Black to William Thompson.
Declaration of dividend
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/15/1840
Declaration of dividend
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9287
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/15/1840
Description:
Statement from John Black to William Thompson and declaration of dividend.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/1/1842
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls, 1842
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9285
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/1/1842
Description:
Statement of tolls for 6 months to John Black from William Thompson.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/22/1842
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9284
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/22/1842
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/14/1843
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - statement of tolls and dividend notice
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9283
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/14/1843
Description:
Statement and notice of dividend to William Thompson from John Black. Also includes notice regarding Davis Place, formerly sold to Capt. John Cousins.
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/1/1844
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls, 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9282
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/1/1844
Description:
Letter to John Black from William Thompson regarding the petition against the bridge tolls.
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/20/1845
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9280
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/20/1845
Description:
Statement and order of dividends to William Thompson from John Black. Copy.
Statement of notification of dividends to William Thompson from John Black, 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/20/1844
Statement of notification of dividends to William Thompson from John Black, 1844
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9281
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/20/1844
Description:
Statement of notification of dividends to William Thompson from John Black. Copy.
Petition to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from Simeon Milliken
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Bridges
  • 7/11/1845
Petition to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from Simeon Milliken
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9279
Type:
  • Document, Request, Petition
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 7/11/1845
Description:
Petition to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from Simeon Milliken to allow clergy relief from tolls. Note:” Voted una: that it is inexpendient to act upon it”.
Statement and order of dividend to Capt. William Thompson from John Black, 1846
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/8/1846
Statement and order of dividend to Capt. William Thompson from John Black, 1846
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-9278
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 1/8/1846
Description:
Statement and order of dividend to Capt. William Thompson from John Black.
1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Tax Roll
  • 1847
1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-4528
Type:
  • Document, Government, Tax Roll
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Two-sided paper: Side 1 is an inventory and valuation of taxable property (real and personal) of inhabitants of the Town of Eden for estate, county and town taxes dated May 26, 1847. Assessors are listed as Eben L. Higgins, John Salsbury, and ___ Mayo. Mill rate is given. On the reverse side is a chart showing property owners' names and the value of various kinds of property belonging to them. Paper is badly torn. and some words are missing. [show more]
Letter to Grandmother Newman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1848
Letter to Grandmother Newman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-4522
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Date:
  • 1848
Description:
Very light handwriting so difficult to read Dated Ellsworth 9/24/1848. Has accompanying envelope To: Grandmother: Mary Newman, Mt. Desert Maine from Hillie Letter is in regard to Ellie who is sick and laying in bed and may die Would like to have Grandmother Newman come visit.
List of Scholars in Pretty Marsh District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List, Membership List
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • 1847
List of Scholars in Pretty Marsh District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3999
Type:
  • Document, List, Membership List
Subject:
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Photocopy of list of shollars [sic]...
Indenture of Hariet Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Indenture
  • Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements
  • 1846
Indenture of Hariet Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3991
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Indenture
Creator:
  • Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Indenture of Hariet (sic) Smith to Amos Clements of Penobscott (sic) county of Eden. Benjamin Higgins and Samuel H. Richards signed the indenture as overseers of the poor of the Town of Eden.
Bank draft and receipt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft
  • Clark, A. P.
  • Aug 8th 1845
Bank draft and receipt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3992
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft
Creator:
  • Clark, A. P.
Date:
  • Aug 8th 1845
Description:
"Capt. Geo. Frisbee Sir please $51 to pay _ Clement, Salisbury and Welles In Co, $51 and bring me a receipt from the same. No 51 Kirby Street Boston" Gouldsboro. Back has a series of names: Eden Higging, Capt George Frisbee, Jacob H. Higgins Jacob written over and over. Eden written twice. References to Frisbee, Clement, Salisbury, Clark, Higgins.
Notes given as principle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • 1848
Notes given as principle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3990
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
Date:
  • 1848
Description:
List of notes given for principle as exhibited by Richard Higgins March 19th 1848. On the list are Nicholas Thomas, Gideon Mayo, Joseph Hopkins , Eben Young, William Atherton, David Leland, and many other early Eden residents. Some interest payments are shown.
Petition re Thompson Island Bridge Deficiencies
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • 1843
Petition re Thompson Island Bridge Deficiencies
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3914
Type:
  • Document, Request, Petition
Subject:
  • Other, Thompson Island
Date:
  • 1843
Description:
1843 petition of grievances to House of Representatives concerning unattached, short piers, costly tolls, insufficient height and draw of bridge. Relates to original Trenton Bridge.
Petition to Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • 1843
Petition to Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3911
Type:
  • Document, Request, Petition
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Thompson Island
Date:
  • 1843
Description:
Petition served to proprietors of Mount Desert Bridge, 1843.
Daniel Somes to Timothy Mason Deed
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • 06/23/1842
Daniel Somes to Timothy Mason Deed
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3858
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Date:
  • 06/23/1842
Description:
1p.
Hacksaw Handle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw
  • c 1848
Hacksaw Handle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3339
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw
Date:
  • c 1848
Description:
Curved handle. Nut and bolt for blade. Hole at end. Marked, “June 24, 1848” on both sides.
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-3257
Type:
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
Date:
  • c. 1818-1848
Description:
Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Instrument of Protest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Testimony
  • Other, Ships
  • 1845
Instrument of Protest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-2497
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Testimony
Subject:
  • Other, Ships
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Capt. of Brig "Grand Turk" appeared before at Emulate of US in Gibralter re vessel taking on water,crew pumping; protests losses, damages, expenses due to gale wind, high seas.
Essay Titled: An Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Heath, Lewis F.
  • 1848
Essay Titled: An Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-2493
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
Subject:
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
Creator:
  • Heath, Lewis F.
Date:
  • 1848
Description:
Essay written by Lewis Heath of Southwest Harbor about Mount Desert Island, c. 1848. Original, transcription, and explanation.
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-1775
Type:
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
Date:
  • c. 1818-1848
Description:
Black oriental design. Made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. Marked Jeddo. Most of this type were imported to the U.S. between 1818-1848. These three plates were used by members of the Somes family. Plates of this design were made by W. Adams and Sons of Staffordshire, England. They were imported into the United States between 1818 and 1848. These plates were used by members of the Somes family.
Stampless folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1847
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Eden, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Post Offices
  • 1847
Stampless folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1847
Tremont Historical Society
Identifier:
  • ths-2301
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Eden, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Post Offices
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Stampless folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1847
Hand folded envelope with 5 cent postage sent from Mount Desert Post Office in 1846..
Tremont Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Envelope
  • Other, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Post Offices
  • Other, Postage
  • Other, Postmasters
  • Other, Stamps
  • 1/3/1846
Hand folded envelope with 5 cent postage sent from Mount Desert Post Office in 1846..
Tremont Historical Society
Identifier:
  • ths-2234
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Envelope
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Post Offices
  • Other, Postage
  • Other, Postmasters
  • Other, Stamps
Date:
  • 1/3/1846
Description:
Hand folded envelope with 5 cent postage sent from Mount Desert Post Office in 1846.
Abstract of Title: Smallidge Lot, Seal Harbor
Jesup Memorial Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Seal Harbor Realty Company
  • 1845
Abstract of Title: Smallidge Lot, Seal Harbor
Jesup Memorial Library
Identifier:
  • jml-8387
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
Creator:
  • Seal Harbor Realty Company
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Deeds from Winfield S Smallidge to Edsel B Ford. 38 pages
Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot"
Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • 1847 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Native American Camp at Southwest Harbor - "Indian Lot"
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Identifier:
  • swhpl-5289
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Camp
Date:
  • 1847 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
William P. Preble appointed Justice of the Peace
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
  • 1842
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
William P. Preble appointed Justice of the Peace
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2018.416.2785
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
William P. Preble apppointed as Justice of the Peace of Hancock County by Governor John Fairfield May 28, 1842.
Payment to Meltiah J. Richardson of $75.00
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
  • 1844
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Payment to Meltiah J. Richardson of $75.00
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-1000.3.239
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1844
Description:
Letter, from John S. Emery & Co. Boston, 15 May 1884, to Capt. M.J. Richardson, accompanying a payment of $75
Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1840
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2002.20.41
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
Booklet, "Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840". Note: Macfarlan says the red bordered label is new, in his father's hand. See related item #898.
The Holy Bible
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bible.
  • Other, Religion
  • 1847.
The Holy Bible
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • mdihs-1541
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bible.
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1847.
Description:
"Containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Written in front: "The property of Howard Richardson, Beech Hill, Mount Desert, Maine. Presented by _ _ _ _ _ . John Richardson. Sailed 1847 for South America. Lost off Cape Horn 1848." Written in back: "John Richardson's Book, Mt Desert, Me."
The American Loyalists
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
  • Lorenzo Sabine
  • 1847
The American Loyalists
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6452
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
Creator:
  • Lorenzo Sabine
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Biographical Sketches of Adherents to the British Crown in War of the American Revolution.
Sidewheel Steamer John Brooks
Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Vessels, Steamboat
  • 1844 c.
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Sidewheel Steamer John Brooks
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Identifier:
  • swhpl-6148
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Date:
  • 1844 c.
Description:
Heading out of Southwest Harbor by the Manset shore. The Nathaniel Gott house on Greening Island is visible off the stern of the vessels as is the Gott barn before it was moved further away from the shore.
Letter to Luther Phillips from Thankful Fairfield and Lydia Gilpatrick
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1847
Letter to Luther Phillips from Thankful Fairfield and Lydia Gilpatrick
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-1869
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Letter to Luther Phillips of Orland, Maine from his mother (Thankful Fairfield) and sister (Lydia Phillips) shortly after the death of his 2nd son Andrew of yellow fever in March 1847. Given to Library by Connie Seavey.
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1840
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1840
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1840
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2203
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1840 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1841
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1841
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1841
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2204
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1841
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1841 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1842
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1842
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1842
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2206
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1842
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1842 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1843
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1843
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1843
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2207
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1843
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1843 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1844
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1844
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1844
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2208
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1844
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1844 (part of 2016.334.2100) (NO SCANNED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS YEAR)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1845 (NO DOCUMENTS SCANNED FOR THIS YEAR)
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1845
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1845 (NO DOCUMENTS SCANNED FOR THIS YEAR)
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2209
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1845 (part of 2016.334.2100) (NO DOCUMENTS SCANNED FOR THIS YEAR)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1846
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1846
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1846
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2210
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1846 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1847
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1847
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1847
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2211
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1847 (part of 2016.334.2100) (NO DOCUMENTS SCANNED FOR THIS YEAR)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1848
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1848
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1848
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2212
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1848
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1848 (part of 2016.334.2100) (NO DOCUMENTS SCANNED FOR THIS YEAR)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1849
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1849
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1849
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2016.334.2213
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1849 (part of 2016.334.2100)
Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Town
  • 1849
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Identifier:
  • gcihs-2002.20.40
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1849
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana [show more]
Untitled
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1840
Untitled
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6491
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
List of Polls and Estate, and value thereof of in certain cases, Real and Personal, of the several proprietors and inhabitants of the Town of Mt. Desert-this record is more detailed (contains more information) than the related record known as the valuation of the Town of Mt. Desert. Blue paper cover with brown leather reinforced spine
Valuation for A.D. 1840
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1840
Valuation for A.D. 1840
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6492
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1840
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax blue paper cover with brown leather reinforced spine-inside pages are pre-printed forms with rows and columns for recording information
Valuation for A.D. 1841
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1841
Valuation for A.D. 1841
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6493
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1841
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax blue paper cover with brown leather reinforced spine-inside pages are pre-printed forms with rows and columns for recording information
Valuation for 1845
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1845
Valuation for 1845
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6494
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1845
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax blue paper cover, no reinforcement, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page
1846
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1846
1846
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6495
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1846
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax-assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing brown cloth cover, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page
1847
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1847
1847
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6496
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax-begins with list of vessels, non-residents to be taxed; assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing brown cloth cover, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page
Valuation 1848 (also contains valuation for 1849)
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places
  • 1848
Valuation 1848 (also contains valuation for 1849)
Northeast Harbor Library
Identifier:
  • nehl-6497
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1848
Description:
Total valuation for town, includes number of polls assessed, poll rate, town assessment requirements per town meeting for town operations, schools, roads, county tax, list of vessels owned, non-residents to be taxed; assessments and tax collector's statement at end of listing-1849 follows all 1848 documentation 20.5 x 18.25 x 0.25 VERY FRAGILE-brown cloth cover, stitched binding-inside pages are all manuscript with handwritten rows and columns on every page [show more]
Hannah Carroll - Later Mrs. John Dodge Lurvey
Southwest Harbor Public Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • 1849 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Hannah Carroll - Later Mrs. John Dodge Lurvey
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Identifier:
  • swhpl-8875
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1849 c.
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
Description:
This photograph was probably taken just before her marriage to John Dodge Lurvey (1823-1893) at the age of 24 on March 15, 1849 in Tremont, Maine. She is not wearing a wedding ring.