Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Headstone, unknown Confederate soldier, Gray, 1979

"Headstone, unknown Confederate soldier, Gray, 1979 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description In 1862 a grieving Gray family…"

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

"It is unknown if the increase was granted, but prior to the application for increase, Laura Horton received $8.00 per month in pension payment."

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"1908Guilford Historical Society This is an unknown celebration on Water Street. It is quite possibly the dedication of the new Carnegie Library…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"A soldier whose name goes untold, and we know that there is a story behind the case that we will never be able to obtain."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"… an orphan at age 12 after his parents died from unknown events. He then lived with his uncle, and moved to Lincoln in 1826 where he started his own…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"His actual cause of death is unknown, but some suggest he drowned or was killed by accident. Hiram's body is buried not far from Lincoln, along US…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"His dates of working there are unknown, but at some point he created a stunning annotated painting of the operations and the people, as it appeared…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"The exact day she was born is unknown. Mary lived in Maine her whole life. It is unclear about whether she lived in Bangor for her entire existence…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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