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

"… Cavalry may have carried in Henry Knox's funeral procession. The General Henry Knox Museum Major General Henry Knox died on the 25th of October…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"Martin described her illness, death, and funeral in detail. He also wrote about their son Junior, dances and dance schools, the final days of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"… that teachers arranged the flowers for the casket and funeral. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lewiston Journal article on Katahdin Iron Works

"It describes the process of making pig iron and gives some background about the Kathadin Iron Charcoal Co. and the area where it was located."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… Martin wrote, "Another splendid feature in the procession was the boys schools being each school in seperate companies with a regular set of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… wrote, provides details about the iron-making process, the business end of iron making, and the Silver Lake Hotel, which served both tourist…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"… page 47 of the journal and Martin describes the process of installing it and of fishing. He wrote that alewives ran first and as the weather warmed…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"The Bangor Cornet Band was part of the procession into the cemetery and performed during the ceremonies."

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

"… descriptions of Annie and Mabelle's deaths and funerals, along with illustrations of their coffins, are part of the first scrapbook."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… the community pulls together for events such as funerals and fundraisers for those who are ill. Religious communities grew with years of preachers…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868 John Martin: "Terpsichorian of the Old School" John Martin, Bangor, ca."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"Part 1, pages 000-26 Martin begin his Scrap & Sketch Book with information about the Bangor House and Franklin House, and his theme throughout much…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Intro: pages 139-194   Part 3, pages 139-194 Approximately 1840-1844 John Martin, still a teenager in the experiences he recollected, already…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"Part 7, pages 114-134   Part 7, pages 114-134 Martin began this section by writing and illustrating what he calls his "Chapter on Soldiers" in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"Intro: pages 84-107   Part 5, pages 84-107 John Martin begins this section with newspaper clippings concerning how much Republican states…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"Intro: pages 0-21   Part 1, pages 0-21 Martin began his final volume of compiled retrospective and contemporary commentary after he went to work…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866 First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum In the book he labeled…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Part 8, pages 135-150 The final section of the Scrap & Sketch Book is primarily about the criminal activity in Bangor, the results of court…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Inventions & Creations

"… Illustrations: Inventions & Creations"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"Part 3, pages 38-56 In a combination of newspaper clippings and original narrative, Martin moves from the political to the personal, and topics in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"Intro: pages 129-142   Part 7, pages 129-end The final pages of Scrapbook 3 continue the story of the 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations: Martin Family

"… Illustrations: Martin Family"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn

"Alonzo Raynes remembrance of trip around Cape Horn   Alonzo Raynes remembrance This newspaper clipping from an unidentified California newspaper…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"Intro: pages 48-64   Part 3, pages 48-64 Martin continues his discussion of politics, beginning with a visit by steamer from Bangor to Hampden…"