Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Many enlisted; others were drafted. Still others went to work in shipyards in Bath and South Portland and to other states."

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Olin enlisted to serve in the Civil War at age 15. Several years Phebe’s junior, Olin became a distinguished Civil War soldier and ended the war six…"

Lincoln, Maine - William Kelly, Lincoln, 1943

"… William "Bill" Kelly was a Lincoln resident who enlisted after Pearl Harbor. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942-1945."

Lincoln, Maine - Ariel G. Edwards, WW II soldier, Lincoln, 1943

"Edwards, a long-time Lincoln resident, enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 5, 1943. He served in the 3706th Quartermaster Truck Company stationed…"

Music in Maine - Kimball Drum, ca. 1860

"Kimball of Portland was 17 when he enlisted on June 24, 1861. He was mustered out on July 27, 1864. View additional information about this item on…"

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

"Hiram Crocker Jr. was 19 years old when he enlisted in the United States Army. His enlistment date was August 14th of 1862, and he was assigned to G."

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Weathervane Dispute New Surry Grammar School, 1952Surry Historical Society Text by Lynn Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge Text by Bryan McLellan Images contributed by Wilbur and Marjorie Saunders through the Surry Historical Society From the…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Nineteenth Century 'Melissa Trask,' 1884Maine Historical Society Shipbuilding Seafaring enterprises played a major role in Surry's economy…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"History of Surry Surry Historical Society Text written by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Surry Opera Company Opera Company's Tenth Anniversary festival schedule, Surry, 1994Surry Historical Society Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Beniah Harding

"… 17.07 Since you mentioned the war, did you get enlisted? I was working in Washington after graduating from Colby, and I received a notice from…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… book describes how many soldiers from Thomaston enlisted in the war. It also tells about how Perez Henry Tillson was one of the first soldiers to…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"… in order to support the families of those with enlisted Soldiers. Women and men who remained home started a Soldier Relief Society, and supplies…"

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Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"… in the Portland area, prompted Bishop Walsh to enlist the help of the Sisters of Mercy. This relationship launched Mercy Hospital's commitment to…"