Porterfield, 1793

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Porterfield, 1793

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Description

The proprietors' map of Porter has names of early settlers and numbered lots of the original Porterfield land grant. The right hand portion of the map includes Cutler's Grant and is a part of Brownfield.

Written on the map is, "copy by Aaron Porter, 1828."

Dr. Aaron Porter, Caleb Emery, Thomas Cutts and others purchased the township from Massachusetts in 1795.

Porter was incorporated in 1807.

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About This Item

  • Title: Porterfield, 1793
  • Creation Date: circa 1793
  • Subject Date: 1793
  • Locations:
    • Porter, Oxford County, ME
    • Brownfield, Oxford County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 60 cm x 94 cm
  • Local Code: Map F 692
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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