Keywords: Civil War Widow
Item 28472
Civil War letter, George Pepper, 1862
Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: 1862-05-23 Location: Bath; York Media: Ink on paper
Item 100579
Civil War belt buckle, ca. 1862
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: circa 1862 Media: Brass
Item 64628
Assessor's Record, 9-11 Munjoy Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Debbie J. Sanborn et al, Widow of Civil War Veteran Use: Stable
Item 64627
9-11 Munjoy Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Debbie J. Sanborn et al, Widow of Civil War Veteran Use: Dwelling - Single family
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Civil War Soldiers Impact Pittsfield
Although not everyone in town supported the war effort, more than 200 Pittsfield men served in Civil War regiments. Several reminders of their service remain in the town.
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This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War
For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848
"Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Liz, about 20, and widow Clark…"
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War
"After the War many Maine residents had moved West in search of a better life or to join family members who had also migrated."
