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3958Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services...
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Maine
  • 1841
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services...
Item:
  • 3958   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record
Subject:
  • Other, Census
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Maine
Collection:
  • Census of Pensioners of Revolutionary or Military Services
Date:
  • 1841
Description:
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or military services, for state of Maine, by county, names, ages, places of residence Photocopy
45281847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden
  • Document, Government, Tax Roll
  • 1847
1847 tax bill with declarations of value of individual property; Town of Eden
Item:
  • 4528   
Object ID:
  • 007.167.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
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]
3858Daniel Somes to Timothy Mason Deed
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • 06/23/1842
Daniel Somes to Timothy Mason Deed
Item:
  • 3858   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.10.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Date:
  • 06/23/1842
Description:
1p.
3991Indenture of Hariet Smith
  • Document, Legal, Indenture
  • Higgins, Benjamin H., Samuel H. Richards and Amos Clements
  • 1846
Indenture of Hariet Smith
Item:
  • 3991   
Object ID:
  • 008.010.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
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.
2497Instrument of Protest
  • Document, Legal, Testimony
  • Other, Ships
  • 1845
Instrument of Protest
Item:
  • 2497   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
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.
3999List of Scholars in Pretty Marsh District
  • Document, List, Membership List
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • 1847
List of Scholars in Pretty Marsh District
Item:
  • 3999   
Object ID:
  • 006.57.32
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Membership List
Subject:
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
Collection:
  • Pretty Marsh
Date:
  • 1847
Description:
Photocopy of list of shollars [sic]...
18370Overseers of the Poor contract to take care of a poor girl, Harriet Smith
  • 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
Item:
  • 18370   
Object ID:
  • 008.10.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Permission, Commission
Subject:
  • Other, Overseer of the Poor
  • Other, Poverty
Collection:
  • Harriet Smith
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
18371Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace
  • Document, Permission, Commission
  • 1849
Appointment of unknown person to office of justice of peace
Item:
  • 18371   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Permission, Commission
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
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..."
14189Tremont Valuation of 1849
  • Document, Report
  • Other, History - Tremont
  • Other, Real Estate
  • 1849
Tremont Valuation of 1849
Item:
  • 14189   
Object ID:
  • 002-4-1-2201
Catalog:
  • Archives
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.
9279Petition to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from Simeon Milliken
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Bridges
  • 7/11/1845
Petition to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation from Simeon Milliken
Item:
  • 9279   
Object ID:
  • 1998.1099
Catalog:
  • Archives
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”.
3914Petition re Thompson Island Bridge Deficiencies
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • 1843
Petition re Thompson Island Bridge Deficiencies
Item:
  • 3914   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.152.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Request, Petition
Subject:
  • Other, Thompson Island
Collection:
  • ame
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.
3911Petition to Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • 1843
Petition to Mt. Desert Bridge Corporation
Item:
  • 3911   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.152.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Request, Petition
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Thompson Island
Date:
  • 1843
Description:
Petition served to proprietors of Mount Desert Bridge, 1843.
5157Indian Cemetery.
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1843
Indian Cemetery.
Item:
  • 5157   
Object ID:
  • 001-86.7
Catalog:
  • Photos
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]
5233The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill-Built in 1847
Item:
  • 5233   
Object ID:
  • 000-45
Catalog:
  • Photos
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.
11448The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Building
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill- built in 1847
Item:
  • 11448   
Object ID:
  • 97-830-1000
Catalog:
  • Photos
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.
12448Old Somesville Woolen Mill-built in 1847
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Buildings
  • 1847
Old Somesville Woolen Mill-built in 1847
Item:
  • 12448   
Object ID:
  • 997-470-636
Catalog:
  • Photos
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"
5615The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1847
The Old Somesville Woolen Mill - built in 1847
Item:
  • 5615   
Object ID:
  • 012-82-181
Catalog:
  • Photos
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]
13475Musket
  • Object, Armaments, Musket
  • c 1844
Musket
Item:
  • 13475   
Object ID:
  • 996-146-362
Catalog:
  • Objects
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]
13604Rifle
  • Object, Armaments, Rifle
  • c 1840
Rifle
Item:
  • 13604   
Object ID:
  • 995-107-107
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
3257Plates
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Item:
  • 3257   
Object ID:
  • 995.45.45C
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
12303Plates
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Item:
  • 12303   
Object ID:
  • 995.45.45B
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
1775Plates
  • Object, Eating Dish, Food Plate, Luncheon Plate
  • c. 1818-1848
Plates
Item:
  • 1775   
Object ID:
  • 995.45.45A
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
3992Bank draft and receipt
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft
  • Clark, A. P.
  • Aug 8th 1845
Bank draft and receipt
Item:
  • 3992   
Object ID:
  • 008.005.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Pay Order, Bank Draft
Creator:
  • Clark, A. P.
Collection:
  • Bank Draft
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.
3339Hacksaw Handle
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Saw, Hand Saw
  • c 1848
Hacksaw Handle
Item:
  • 3339   
Object ID:
  • 996-218-434
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
1541The Holy Bible
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bible.
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1847.
The Holy Bible
Item:
  • 1541   
Object ID:
  • 996-76-76
Catalog:
  • Library
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."