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Swearing in Certificate, Thurston, John, light keeper Tremont Historical Society	Document, Certificate	Other, Bass Harbor Head light Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse		9/9/1858		Swearing in Certificate, Thurston, John, light keeper Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-1434 Type: Document, Certificate Subject: Other, Bass Harbor Head light Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Date: 9/9/1858 Description: Swearing in Certificate for Thursto, John as light keeper at Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, 09/09/1858; Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock, Maine. He was the first lkight keeper after the lighthouse was built.
Heath, Joinville A. Application for Disinterment Form Tremont Historical Society	Document, Report, Administrative Report	Other, Disinterment applications Other, State Board of Health of Maine Heath, Hannah G.	State Board of Health of Maine	08/24/1909		Heath, Joinville A. Application for Disinterment Form Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2444 Type: Document, Report, Administrative Report Subject: Other, Disinterment applications Other, State Board of Health of Maine Heath, Hannah G. Creator: State Board of Health of Maine Date: 08/24/1909 Description: Document, Form, Application Description: Application completed by Hannah G. Heath for the disinterment of Joinville Heath from the Heath cemetery for reburial at the Flye cemetery. Tremont
Mitchell Genealogy Notes Tremont Historical Society	Document, Manuscript			2002		Mitchell Genealogy Notes Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2356 Type: Document, Manuscript Date: 2002 Description: Notes on Mitchell genealogy by Bartlett Mitchell, Arlerne "gathered here and there" Includes: Bartlett Mitchell, Arlene line of descent from Mitchell, Paul born 1614?, Sheviok, Cornwall, England, died 1653. Children of Mitchell, Charles and Mitchell Stanley, Ida birth, marriage, death dates: 1. Mitchell Twombly, Gladys Evelyn - April 18, 1890 - February 14, 1948 2. Mitchell, Elmer Stanley "Bud" - October 20, 1891 - May 26, 1988 3. Gott Mitchell, Lucy Mae ,- March 1, 1893 - February 24, 1965 4. Mitchell, Charles Raymond, February 12, 1895 - MArch 24, 1953 5. Mitchell, Everett Lee "Mugs" - June 27, 1896 - April 26, 1968 6.Mitchell, Dolliver Minnie Marie - October 13, 1897 - June 17, 1979 7. Mitchell, John Pearl - February 3, 1900 - August 26, 1924 8. Mitchell, Russell - February 9, 1903 - August 4, 1972 9. Mitchell Thurlow, Della (Mardella) - February 10, 1905 - July 15, 1958 10. Mitchell, Alton Linwood - April 11, 1905 - October 29, 1963 Lists of Mitchells buried in three cemetaries: 1. Placentia Island Cemetary, Tremont, Hancock, Maine 2. Marsh Road Cemetary, behind Tremont elementary school, Tremont, Hancock, Maine 3. Benson Cemetary, Lopaus Point, Bernard, Tremont, Hancock, Maine Other surnames: Andrews, Bartlett, Gott, Lewis, Pomroy, Rich, Stanley, Twombly, Dolliver [show more]
Mitchell Charles Descendants Tremont Historical Society	Document, Manuscript			2005		Mitchell Charles Descendants Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2357 Type: Document, Manuscript Date: 2005 Description: Descendants of Mitchell, Charles born 1787 and Benson Mitchell, Rhoda born 1795, 6 generations. Parents of Mitchell, John B, and grandparents of Mitchell, Charles M. who married Mitchell Stanley, Ida, see record 2022.FIC.5. Ancestors of the author Anderson Twombly, Marlene
Neptune Theatre Program Tremont Historical Society	Document, Program, Theater Program	Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, H.G. Reed store Other, McKinley, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, Reed's store Other, Theater programs Other, Theaters				Neptune Theatre Program Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2354 Type: Document, Program, Theater Program Subject: Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, H.G. Reed store Other, McKinley, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, Reed's store Other, Theater programs Other, Theaters Description: Program for the Neptune Theater at H. G. Reed's store in McKinley (Bass Harbor as of 1966), Tremont Hancock, Maine.
Neptune Theatre Program Week Ending Nov. 19, 1938 Tremont Historical Society	Document, Program, Theater Program	Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, H.G. Reed store Other, McKinley, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, Reed's store Other, Theater programs Other, Theaters		Nov. 19, 1938		Neptune Theatre Program Week Ending Nov. 19, 1938 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2353 Type: Document, Program, Theater Program Subject: Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, H.G. Reed store Other, McKinley, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine Other, Reed's store Other, Theater programs Other, Theaters Date: Nov. 19, 1938 Description: Program for the Neptune Theater at H. G. Reed's store in McKinley (Bass Harbor as of 1966), Tremont Hancock, Maine.
Notes on Bunker, Fernald, and Hamor families Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	People			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Notes on Bunker, Fernald, and Hamor families Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.432.2448 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: People Description: Handwritten geneaology notes on Benia Bunker, Fernald and Hamor families. And Mary Anne Bunker's calling card (David Bunker's sister).
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Brochure	Places		1940	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.441.2545 Type: Document, Advertising, Brochure Subject: Places Date: 1940 Description: Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942. It mentions the Hamor Tea House and the Teel House and insect pests (Hamor house out of existence 1942). Mosquitoe project was 1928. Bus service connected to train "Bar Harbor Express."
Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Program	People		1947	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.441.2547 Type: Document, Program Subject: People Date: 1947 Description: Funeral home memorial booklet "Leaves of Gold" for John Henry Hamor - Born March 3, 1866 and laid to rest October 23, 1947 at 81 years old in Sharon Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. Lists of folks who attended, telegrammed or sent flowars. Note says Sadie Hamor born March 2, 1876 and deceased June 12, 1943.
Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Restaurant Business People		1913	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.441.2542 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Restaurant Business People Date: 1913 Description: A framed page from Cranberry Club members offering condolences to Mrs. Hamor on the loss of Captain Hamor signed July 9, 1913 by members of the Club: Emma L. Wesson, President; Eleanor Blodgette, VP; Juliana Wood, Secretary; Frances S. Pepper, Treasurer; Annie W. J. Low; W. Amos Doris?; Caroline M. Lewis; Elizabeth R. Arnold; Sophy Dallas Gwin; Frances Parkman; Emilio Ofsten Mulligan?. [This statement is mounted on a black matte on the reverse of a photo of an unidentified stone edifice surrounded by pine trees.] [show more]
Miscellaneous correspondence Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People Places		1965	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Miscellaneous correspondence Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.427.2814 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Places Date: 1965 Description: Miscellaneous correspondence re: GCI genealogy (Rice, Spurling, Hamor, Hardy Harwood, Stanley, Wedge, Alley, and Bunker genealogy October 1965. A= Letter from Paul Pattew(sp?) June 26, 1961 to Doctor Macfarlan. B= List of questions for Ethel October 16, 1965, with her answers. C= letter from Ethel October 1965
Certificate of British Registry for schooner Alice T Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1867	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Certificate of British Registry for schooner Alice T Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.427.2813 Type: Document, Certificate Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1867 Description: 1867 Certificate of British Registry for the Schooner Alice T, built 1861 (too large to scan entire document). Official #42664, Port Number 46 Built at Dipper Harbor, Saint John, New Brunswick 1861, launched 10 Sept 1861. Length: 82 ft, 2 tenths, Breadth: 23 feet, 6 tenths, Depth: 9 feet. Built by James Thomson Dipper Harbor County of Saint John, NB. Tonnage 106 tons, 62 tenths. Owners: James Thomson of Dipper Harbour, Mariner, 22 shares, Master of the ship. James Edwards Hamm of Carleton, Loader?, 21 shares. William Henry Harding of Carleton, Surveyor, 21 shares. The Alice T wrecked off the Cranberry Isles in a snow storm January 18, 1867 with a load of lumber. William P. Preble was likely the Surveyor of Wrecks for that year as he was for many years. See below for further information on the Alice T from GCIHS ledgers kept by William P. Preble. See weblink for transcription of PROTEST OF CAPT WM. CLARK OF THE BRITISH SCHR ALICE T OF ST JOHNS N B ENTERED JAN 18TH. 1867. [show more]
Papers and Receipts William P. Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	People Places		1854	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Papers and Receipts William P. Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.427.2812 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: People Places Date: 1854 Description: Miscellaneous documents and receipts. A= 1866 document Moses S. Bunker master of Schooner Sea Flower of Cranberry Isles protest of disaster. B=1854 Schooner Seaflower Bound for England. C=1854 Life insurance policy for William P. Preble from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance. D, E, & F =1854 Life insurance policy for William P. Preble additional papers. G= 1872 appointment of William Prebble (sic) as Commissioner of Wrecks and Lost Goods. H=Miscellaneous tattered receipts. I=Preble appointed Commissioner of Wrecks and Lost Goods 1864. [show more]
Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook	People Places		1949	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.427.2811 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook Subject: People Places Date: 1949 Description: Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949. [show more]
Norwegian Navigation Chart 1807 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Chart, Navigational Chart	Places			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Norwegian Navigation Chart 1807 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2002.20.44 Type: Document, Chart, Navigational Chart Subject: Places Description: Navigation Chart of Norway probably belonging to Sam Hadlock, Jr., with a faint, barely legible handwritten annotation in center. [Best guess at written note: "Fren Cape, Nsor 8am, point 21+ NorW, from Stan point, to Cape Jack(?) 21+, N(illegible symbols), Way-and give Sun, Point 1/2 mile -, From Cape Jack(?), to Cape George or, Cape Laieu(?) NW (and then some illegible letters)". A note attributed to "The Maine Islands in Story and Legend" by Dorothy Simpson says: "Capt. Samuel Hadlock in 1807, during Napoleonic wars, took load of fish to Spain, with good profit and returned with load of salt and lemons. He built a store on Little Cranberry. He built ships too, captained by his five sons. His third son was Samuel who lived on Great Cranberry....". Samuel Hadlock, Jr., built the 1826 house that became the Preble House. Samuel Hadlock, Jr.'s adventures were subject of Rachel Field's book, "God's Pocket" [show more]
Douglas Macfarlan Research and manuscript Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	People Places		1961	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Douglas Macfarlan Research and manuscript Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.427.2808 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: People Places Date: 1961 Description: Green notebook of Douglas Macfarlan (Michael J. "Mickey" Macfarlan's’ father) research labelled "William Bingham’s Maine Lands with biographical notes on Bingham, John Black, Col. Cobb, Baring Bros., Ashburton, Genl James Swagt [sp?]. Notebook also contains A= typewritten copy of Downeast Magazine 1966 Bingham Estate. B=Three seemingly unrelated newspaper clippings. C= An envelope with documents “The Engagement between the “Constitution” and the “Guerriere” Aug 19, 1812 (six pages) with transcription and a copy of "general orders (four pages) with note "turn this envelope up and over to get the ins. copy.” And D = A title page and lengthy manuscript: “Voyages of Discovery of the North Atlantic Coast by Douglas Macfarlan” with red Viking ship picture. [show more]
Nautical Chart of Ireland with annotations Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Chart, Navigational Chart	People Places		1820	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Nautical Chart of Ireland with annotations Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2279 Type: Document, Chart, Navigational Chart Subject: People Places Date: 1820 Description: Nautical chart of Ireland, believed to be a chart Samuel Hadlock, Jr. used for his voyages to Europe while touring with Eskimos and sled dogs in 1820s. Chart appears to be a section of a larger chart. A note on reverse (probably by Douglas Macfarlan (donor's father)) states: "This old navigation map was found in a sea chest in the Preble House, Cranberry Isl. Maine in 1947." Samuel Hadlock built what became known as the Preble House for the woman he married while on his European tour. Zoom in to see various annotations on the chart. Many nun-buoys are marked in brownish/yellow, and there are several pencil annotations made along the coastline. This chart was scanned at Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) in 2016. A framed print of the full size NEDCC scan hangs in the Macfarlan/Preble house. And see God's Pocket: The Story of Captain Samuel Hadlock, Jr. of Cranberry Isles, Maine (Macmillan 1934, 1936, 1999) and "Hugh Dwelley's Beyond God's Pocket". [show more]
William Preble Commissioner of Wrecks & Lost Goods Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate	Organizations, Civic		1851	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	William Preble Commissioner of Wrecks & Lost Goods Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.421.2292 Type: Document, Certificate Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 1851 Description: Certificate from Governor John Hubbard designating William Preble Commissioner of Wrecks and Lost Goods for Hancock County for four years "if he shall so long behave himself in office" signed by the Secretary of State 1851
Letters to Charles A. Gilley 1903-1904 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People		1903	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Letters to Charles A. Gilley 1903-1904 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.421.2291 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1903 Description: Collection of two 1903-1904 letters to Charles A. Gilley from a woman (Annie Keaney?) in Lawrence, MA, who wanted very much to come and visit Mr. Gilley or to work for him. They had apparently met at some point. She planned to send him her photo and thought that would be permissible since it was a leap year.
Documents pertaining to Great Cranberry 1902-1930 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	People			No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Documents pertaining to Great Cranberry 1902-1930 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.420.2290 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: People Description: Collection of documents (1902-1930) including store receipts, Telephone Office postcard, Cranberry Isles High School program 1902 listing 21 students, and the history of the poem "My Island Home" by Mrs. E. T. Preble. Families mentioned include: Bunker, Spurling, Lagoutte
Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious		1941	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.415.2274 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1941 Description: Letter 21 - Aug 20, 1941-Sep 23, 1941. This set of letters was found among the 1897 correspondence re: Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood who was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897. However, this is much later material pertaining to Church matters. Letters and a brochure between Howard Bacon and Estey Organ Corporation 1941, with notation "organ received Oct 2, 1941." Howard N. Bacon was a generous summer resident who arranged for the purchase of the church organ. Contributions made by Alice Stanley and Janine(?) Stanley. [show more]
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 19 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious		1897	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 19 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.415.2273 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1897 Description: Letter 19 - Sept. 25, 1897, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. E. B. Stanley to Wheelwright re: estate matters.
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 20 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious		1897	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 20 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.415.2272 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1897 Description: Letter 20 - Sept. 3, 1896, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Two letters with different dates inside this envelope. Mr. Andrew C. Wheelwright, North East H(arbor), ME, postmark 1897; Wm. P. Preble, Esq., Cranberry Isles, Maine return address re: estate.
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 18 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious		1897	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 18 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.415.2270 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1897 Description: Letter 18 - Sept. 24, 1897, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. Four letters in this envelope with different dates: Sept 22, Sept 6, and Sept 1, 1897. C. M. Richardson to Wheelwright, and E. B. Stanley to Wheelwright.
Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 17 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious		1897	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Correspondence Reverend Charles Elliott Harwood - Letter 17 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.415.2269 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1897 Description: Letter 17 - Sept. 24, 1897, Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897 when he died suddenly. There are a total of three letters in this envelope dated Sept. 1 and Sept 22, and Sept. 24, 1897 re: estate matters.

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