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4021Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1861
Description:
Sale of 1/8th share of schooner Romp to Sallie S. Somes from Joshua S. Moore. The schooner Romp was built in Tremont in 1852.
4027Aid for dependents of those who served in military
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1863
Description:
Payment from Treasurer of State of Maine for "aid in support of the wife, or dependent mother, father or sister, or minor children..." of soldiers sailors or marines engaged in military service "during the present rebellion." Names of service-persons, dependents and their ages, amount paid listed. Signed by Treasurer of Mount Desert (name of J.S. Somes added).
1539The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1868.
Description:
"Containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Printed in front: "Fannie Pray".Written opposite title page: "Della Pray".
1540The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1860.
Description:
"Translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Inscribed in front: "Charles E. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Jan. 7, 1873." Poem written in back. Included inside the Bible are two small sheets with handwritten biblical quotes as well as a hank of hair tied up with string or embroidery floss.
12437Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • American Bible Society
  • 1861
Description:
Inscribed in the front: "Tyler Richardson, March 11, 1862. Remember now thy creator on the days of they youth."
12640The Book of Common Prayer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Prayer
  • Other, Religion
  • T. Nelson and Sons
  • 1864
Description:
"And Administration fo the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America . . ." Inscribed by Adelma Joy, 1960.
12661Mitchell's New General Atlas
  • Publication, Book
  • 1867
Description:
"Containing maps of the various countries of the world, plans of cities, etc. Forty-eight quarto maps. Valuable statistical tables, including population figures, posts offices in the U.S.
12681Rose in the Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • Carlton & Porer
  • 1862
Description:
Six religious stories. Pasted inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Desert Island, Maine.
12697Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • American Tract Society
  • 1863.
Description:
Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover.
12772Olive's World
  • Publication, Book
  • American Sunday School Union
  • 1868
Description:
Fictional story for Sunday School use. Inscribed "No. 92, Sound Sabbath School."
12776A Little Leaven in a Little Lump
  • Publication, Book
  • American Sunday School Union
  • 1865
Description:
Fictional stories for Sunday School. Inscribed "No. 37, Sound Sabbath School."
13460Sword
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
  • 1860c.
Description:
Sword in scabbard. Handle wrapped in snake skin. Brass hardware. Two rings on scabbard for belt. Lender info - parade sword of Benjamin Thomas Atherton first Maine Heavy Artillery Company C - Civil War.
16984Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
17461Teaching Contract
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Education
  • 2/20/1869
Description:
Copy of contract hiring Lyman Smith to teach for 2 and a half months in district 4. Pay was $30 a month
17500The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • The American Bible Society
  • 1863.
14670Thaddeus Shepley Somes, tintype
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1868
Description:
Thaddeus Shepley Somes age 40-50. Hairline receding, hair brushed back. Neatly trimmed beard and mustache. Wears heavy dark coat unbuttoned with dark vest underneath buttoned to top and white collar. One hand on knee the other on table. Color added to cheeks. Emulsion pealing from edges.
14676Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, 1867
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1867
Description:
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, wife of Thaddeus Shepley Somes. Seated turned to left. Dark hair pulled back into large bun at back of head. Wears band in hair and long beaded earrings. Black fitted dress with simple white collar. Holds book, perhaps photo album.
14044Post Route Map of Maine, 1869
  • Map
  • 1869
Description:
Post Route Map of Maine, 1869. Show adjacent U.S. states and Canadian provinces. This map is used for classes in Sound School House. *
11405Unknown Woman
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1860's
Description:
Unknown woman with hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wears dark shawl or cape and white blouse. Marked on frame: "Potter’s Patent March 7, 1865."
13758Masons Certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 1868
Description:
Certificate of membership in Masons for Emmons Pray; signed by Eben Higgins, Lyman Somes, O. Allen.
18374Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Estates
  • Sep 1869
Description:
Sale to Edward P. Somes for $55. real estate of Ezra D. Gott for Nancy J. Gott, minor, for whom John W. Somes was guardian
3836Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 1866
Description:
Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500
3527Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 2, 1865
Description:
3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate
3909List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1869
Description:
Civil War soldiers. Photocopied list; difficult to read.
3907Certification of people liable to perform military duty
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1865
Description:
Photocopy, signed by John W. Somes, difficult to tell which papers in the Folder this goes to.