Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"… Horton's application for an "Increase in Widow's Pension" X His health continued to decline and he died of diarrhea on January 6, 1865 in Belle…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… soon began discussing politics, and their growing interest in pensions signaled the beginning of open GAR participation in national politics."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"In 1882 he applied for pension and was receiving $6 per month in August, 1883. In 1889, his pension increased to $24 dollars per month, and he…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"Seven of his letters to his mother survive in her pension file in the National Archives. Less military in appearance is Private Loring Marriner of…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… from the Committee on State Beneficiaries and Pensions. In that section, the Council gives an account of their rationale behind the eviction at…"