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

"Daniel Witham Abbott was born on April 26th, 1845; he was the son of Richard and Susan Abbott. He enlisted in the United States Army at Dead River…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… in the area now known as Pond Road near Norton Hill Road Dist.# 8 - Taylor Hill was the location of another rural school for a time."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"… was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"… that shallow grave on Burnt Knoll, that pasture has been called “Murder Field”, on what is now known as Burbank Hill. Return to Student Research"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"… the railroad station at the base of Norton Hill. Lucky residents might collect a box of fresh bananas and oranges in midwinter, along with their…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"In 1911 the name was changed to Abbott School in honor of Elizabeth Abbott who had donated the land."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… and in 1907 a new school was built and named Abbott School for Elizabeth Abbott who had originally donated the land."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"Harlow Hill was named for Thomas Harlow, a farmer and the appointed keeper of the village pound for some time. Judge Charles W."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"9 East Rumford, No. 12 Red Hill, and No. 13 Isthmus. Stephens High School State Champions, Rumford, 1913Greater Rumford Area Historical Society…"

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"George Abbott, a Brewer fireman, was killed when a chimney from a house on Penobscot Street fell on him while he was fighting a fire there."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… married Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe Abbott of Temple (no close relationship to Jacob Abbott)."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"(1864) (Butler’s History of Farmington) The Abbott School (1844-1918, 1924-1928) The Abbott School, circa 1920Farmington Historical Society…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… spread the length of Main Street to the top of Abbott Hill. The flames took the buildings on lower Broadway then headed south on the west side on…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… – in the Farmington State Normal School, Abbott School, and public schools. And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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