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19262Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • December 22, 1969
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. An affidavit filed with the State of Maine Hancock from Margurerite Bryant, clerk of the the Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association, submitting the notice sent to all stock holders of the Association at their last known addresses. Two typed pages one marked in pen Exhibit A. [show more]
3963Mt. Desert Bridge
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Contracts
  • Other, Toll bridges
Description:
Contracts, indentures Small booklet, "The Mount Desert Bridge Corporation"--2 copies--By-laws, Officers Advertisement for "Greatest Event in Hancock County Since the Civil War"--Dedication of the new Mt. Desert Bridge, May 31, 1920; includes "Monster Clam Bake."
3954Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
1. Sale of five lots (three west of the Great Pond; one known as Southern Neck, one bounded by New Mill Pond, Ripples Brook, Ripples Rd., Pretty Marsh Rd.) by John Somes and Thadeus S. Somes to John J. Somes. 2. Typewritten portion of record concerning the DeGregoire's portion of Mount Desert Island, ascertained by survey, and the portion for John Bernard (1794). 3. Copy of 1792 document converying land from deGregoires to James Richardson. 4. Sale of pew in New Meeting House in Pretty Marsh to Abraham Somes by Benjamin Atherton, Charles Branscom, Reuben Freeman, David Hooper, for $37.93 (1835). 5. 1839 deed of sale of tract of land and buildings from Abraham Somes to George B. Somes. 6.1854 Jacob Somes, administrator of estate of John Somes, re public sale of described real estate, and his purchase of same for $1107,66. 7. 1854 sale to Amos Hooper by Benjamin Beard et al of land in Pretty Marsh, Mill Pond area (described). 8.1860 deed of sale of land (described) in Tremont by Margaret Moore to Joshus S. Moore. 9.1865 sale by Cornelius Wasgatt, of Swan's Island, to George B. Somes of land on Mount Desert Island. 10. 1867 sale by Mary C. Richardson to Daniel E. Pray of 45 acres "more or less." 11. 1877 sale by Rebecca Somes, Adelma Joy, Ann Fennelly, and Catherine Stevens of share of Mt. Desert Bridge, Yellow Store, horse, & other animals, two carts, one wagon, household furniture, notes or mortgages and all other personal estate owned by Jacob Somes, to John J. Somes. 12. 1878 by John & T.S. Somes to J.J. Somes, strip of land on west side of Ripples Brook. 13. 1882 sale by Rebecca T. Somes to John J. Somes of land in Somesville, as described. 14. List of lots on Mt. Desert Island, Trenton area, Union River, Cranberry Islands, Sullivan, Great Duck, Bartletts Island, granted by the DeGregoires, along with the dates granted and the grantees' names. 15. 1822 notice of public sale of real estate belonging to Abraham Somes to satisfy debts. 16. 1822 certificate attesting that Abraham Somes will use his "best skill and judgment" and exert his "utmost endeavors" concerning the disposal of the estate of Abraham Somes. 17. 1826 sale by John Somes to Abraham Somes of Lot 59 of Salem Town 1808 plan [show more]
3953Deeds of Sale for land sold on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Mullen Hill
Description:
1.1964 deed of sale by Virginia Somes Sanderson to Rose L. Dresser and Louisa Dresser of Sheep Island in Somesville Harbor. 2. 1909 indenture by John J. Somes and Thaddeus S. Somes to John A. Somes one third of the mill building and mill privelege [sic] for ten years. 3. 1913 transfer of mortgage of John W. Somes to John J. Somes. 4. 1917 deed of homestead lot of Harry G. Somes in Somesville to John J. Somes. 5. Handwritten draft of release for Roscoe H. Hysom right to pass over and lay pipe in easterly line of Hysom lot in Somesville to mill stream, to take water from the mill privilege, and to pass over land lying between northly side of the cemetery road and the southerly side line of Hysom land (n.d.). 6. 1959 deed from Adelaide C. Holland and Marian C. Cobb to Virginia Somes Sanderson the "Mullen Hill Lot." 7. Robert G. Fernald sale of real estate of Florence E. Reade to Virginia Somes Sanderson, 1968. 8. 1976 deed of Somes Sound property from Andrew Somes, Jr. and Florence B. Ells to Virginia Somes Sanderson 9.1986 deed from Virginia Somes Sanderson of Mullen Hill Lot to Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary. 10. 1926 typewritten copy of record giving/selling to Brookside Cemetery a lot by Harry G. Somes and John J. Somes. 11. Samuel Watson Smith to Virginia Somes Sanderson a lot of Somesville (described). [show more]
3591Calendar of Wills
  • Document, Legal, Will
  • Other, Wills
Description:
Photocopy from a Calendar of Wills showing that Samuel Somes was an executor of the will of Nathaniel Banker in 1772.
5248Handwritten Copy of a Deed
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Land transfer
Description:
Handwritten copy of portion of a deed to two lots near Long Pond, Mount Desert. Lots were owned at various times by Salem Town and Members of Somes Family.
3803Items Pertaining to Somes Property in Somesville, ME
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Houses
Description:
Three items: 1) Photocopied history of ownership of Isaac Somes House in Somesville, ME. 2)Photocopy, possibly from "Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor, describing homes built by the sons of Abraham Somes. 3)Handwritten records pertaining to deeds on Somes properties.
3864Act to Cede Jurisdiction of Baker's Island, 1824
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • nd
Description:
Photocopy of handwritten document, An Act to cede to the United States of America the jurisdiction of Baker's Island, signed by the Secretary of State, State of Maine, Feb 20, 1824 National Archives, 2p
3871US v Joseph Gilley Court Proceedings
  • Document, Legal, Indictment
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Chevaux-de-frise
  • Other, Court
  • Other, Lighthouse keepers
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • 1909
Description:
District Court of Maine record No. 53 of the case of US v. Joseph W. Gilley et als. To recover possession of the whole of Baker's Island, 6 p
3768Court Record of lease of mill dam by John A. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Mills
  • 11/27/1909
Description:
Portion of a legal document leasing 1/3 of mill and mill privelege to John A. Somes by John J. Somes and Thadeus Somes saw mill ship yard sawmill shipyard
3779Petition of DeGregoires for MDI
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, France
  • Other, Massachusetts
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Description:
Translation for French from Louis XIV to de La Motte Cadillac To give Cadillac area of Donaquec. Recognition by Commonwealth of Mass
14781Deed and Notes of Land Transfer
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photocopy of handwritten note and two photocopies of deed of land. This pertains to a land transfer from Emily Grindle to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society.
12147Deed Conveying Land from Emily Grindle to the MDI Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Land transfer
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Frederick Burrill, Attorney
  • 1981
Description:
Deed 1975 and letters of conveyance documenting the sale of land in Somesville, ME, from Emily Grindle to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society on April 23, 1981.
9220Certificate of Organizatin of a Corporation under the General Law
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Incorporation
  • Other, TEPCO
  • State of Maine, Secretary of State
  • 6/16/1967
Description:
Six page photocopy of certificate of incorporation of Maine company, TEPCO. This established TEPCO as an industrial company with the purpose of manufacturing and power generation and distribution. Copy of this deed is of poor quality. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.10
9199Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • State of Illinois
  • 8/22/1864
Description:
Deed transferring a lot in the town of Bushness, Illinois. Letter to LaRue with photos (xerox copies) of family members asking if she could identify any of them. There are also some family geneology notes. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.67.13
9262Assorted Deeds
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Other, Deed
  • Places, Cemetery
  • State of Illinois
Description:
Six deeds associated with the family of LaRue Spiker: 1) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William and Alta Hays to Walter Dodge; 2) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Richmond Wheeler to J. Fred Spiker; 3) Deed of a cemetery lot in Bushnell, Illinois, to J. F. Spiker; 4) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William Holchousen to Peter Hersey; 5) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Walter Dodge to J.E. Spiker; 6) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois from several people to William Hays. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.6 [show more]
9261Real Estate Sale Agreement between Spiker and Hobbs
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Other, Deed
  • State of Illinois
  • 7/28/1956
Description:
Real Estate sales agreement between J. Fred and Grace Spiker and second party Clayton and Beulah Hobbs for property in the town of Walnut Grove, Illinois. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as Object id 012.FIC.067.8
9260Lease for Office Space, Bushnell, Illinois
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Lease & rental services
  • J. Fred Spiker
  • 3/1/1958
Description:
Three page legal document, a contract for lease of office space in Bushnell, Illinois, by lessor J. Fred Spiker to lessee Dr. Richard L. Franck, M.D. Term and conditions of the lease are detailed. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.9
3737Real Estate Deeds, Insurance Policies and Insurance Bills
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Other, Insurance certificates
Description:
Brown envelope containing real estate deeds documenting the sale of property to J.F. Spiker, sale of property by Grace Spiker and insurance policies and bills for real estate. Envelope also contains a letter to LaRue Spiker subrogation agreements required of Grace Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.15
18786Tranfer of Ownership
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Houghton Mifflin Co.
  • 10/11/1924
Description:
1 typed page Signed transfer of ownership of the plates from the History of Mount Desert to Houghton Mifflin Co. by George H. Street.
18785Tranfer of Ownership
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Houghton Mifflin Co.
  • 10/1924
Description:
1 typed page Signed transfer of ownership of the plates from the History of Mount Desert to Houghton Mifflin Co. by Helen Street Ranney
18783Contact between Houghton Mifflin Co and S.A. Eliot
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Houghton Mifflin Co.
  • 1/26/1925
Description:
1 typed page Contact between Houghton Mifflin Co and S.A. Eliot covering copyrights and royalties for the next printing of Mount Desert: A History.
4457Deeds related to the Whitmores
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Description:
Sale by Ambrose A. Stanley to Mary H. Whitmore of lot in SW Harbor (1887); Sale by Mary Whitmore to Warren Whitmore, Joseph Whitmore, John Whitmore, and Emma Whitmore land in Town of Mt. Desert (1914); Sale by Ansel Manchester to Warren Whitmore in Northeast Harbor (Town of Mount Desert), 1887 Letter from A.H. Lyman to Sans S. Whitmore enclosing receipt for $5.00, which Sans's son paid to him; letter also states that the mortgage is enclosed. 1899 Includes 1915 receipt for $570.66 (based upon CPI equals 13636.68 in 2016) from Smalley, Hobbs & Hunter Marble and Granite Cemetery Works for curbing (?) and posts, marker and inscription; note from A.H. Lynam indicating enclosure of two deeds from the late Sans S. Whitmore, and brief undated newspaper clipping noting the death of Mary H. Whitmore in Seal Harbor. [show more]
18690Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Will of Bloomfield R. Smith
  • Feb 27, 1939
Description:
Letter from the Hancock County Probate court notifiying the recipient they are named in Bloomfield R. Smith's will and that Jennie A Smith is the executrix.
17651Appointment of Georgia N. Somes as Postmaster of Mount Desert (1908)
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Certificates
  • Other, Post offices
  • Other, Postal service employees
  • 11/17/1908
Description:
Official appointment of Georgia N. Somes as Postmaster of Mount Desert, Maine. Certificate notes that she was appointed on November 4, 1908 and executed a bond and took the oath of office on November 9. Signed by George v. L. Meyer, Postmaster of the United States on November 17, 1908.