Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"… the memories of the Great Depression DISCOVER the life and times of Major General Henry Knox EXPERIENCE the dark history of the Maine State Prison…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"According to all official reports, Knox fell ill after swallowing a chicken bone, resulting in an infection that took his life after a few days of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post

"… A Brief Timeline of Jonathan Prince Cilley’s Life and Service Record § Born on December 29, 1835."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - General Henry Knox Museum

"… materials that educate about Knox and his life and times. Each summer the museum offers a two-week summer teacher institute free of charge to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"He is said to have lived an exemplary life thereafter, but his marriage had not survived and his family had suffered humiliation."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Sources

"… New York : Rinehart, 1958 Drake, Francis Samuel Life and correspondence of Henry Knox, Major-General in the American Revolutionary Army."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"Several biographies deal with these parts of his life in detail. Montpelier, Home of General Henry KnoxThe General Henry Knox Museum…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"… to a growing collection of artifacts from the life and times of Major General Henry Knox. The Knox Museum is producing an exhibit on Major General…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"This is a summary of Perez Henry Tillson's life. This summary explains how he was called to battle. Primary Source Everts, Louis H. Ms. Thomaston, ME."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"… - 1910 to 1950 The large ships had short life expectancies, being driven hard and fast by their masters."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The "Edward O'Brien", the "Washington B. Thomas", & "Edna Hoyt"

"… second wife, Hattie Winchenbach, lost her life in the shipwreck. Schooner "Edna Hoyt" Thomaston, ca."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… decent values and simpler uncomplicated ways of life, considering this a solid place with deep roots in which to raise their families with…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"… never seen more patient people in my life. I’ve known a lot of wonderful men, I have one as a husband."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"This brook briefly explains about Fales' life. It includes important details about his life such as his rank in the army, siblings and parents."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"What did your daily life consist of? We were just kids, we would go out side and they would have a hard time getting me in."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"… invaluable contribution to our understanding of domestic, social and many other aspects of Maine’s past and ongoing story, as seen in 21st century…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Eaton W. Tarbell

"Eaton Tarbell was a larger-than-life figure, sporting a signature bow tie and a gruff manner. He was deeply committed to public service, holding the…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"… and the Rich Building (1892) and the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Building (1900-01), both on Exchange Street."

Penobscot Marine Museum

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Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The Privy

"… were home for factory workers, store clerks, domestic workers, and others. In later years, many of the residents were immigrants from Canada…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Shaping of the Borderlands: Arcane Deeds and Failed Colonies - Page 5 of 5

"… Reports, Advisory Opinions, and the Decisions of Domestic Commissions, on International Claims," vol. 2, Modern Series."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"Charles began to expand his vision of Asticou at this time – moving into the role of defender of a genteel way of life that was trending elsewhere…"

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"… Connolly’s textbook included a chapter on “domestic work” with advice for proper methods of sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"The lyrics reflect a growing awareness of domestic violence and its link to booze. "Be good to mama now when I'm gone. Don't strike her anymore."