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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.0.278 | Annual Return of the Enrolled Militia |
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| List, handwritten, "Annual Return of the Enrolled Militia", 62 people listed, 14 Jun 1854, signed by A.C. Fernald, assessor, and William E. Hadlock, assessor | 
Description: List, handwritten, "Annual Return of the Enrolled Militia", 62 people listed, 14 Jun 1854, signed by A.C. Fernald, assessor, and William E. Hadlock, assessor |
| 1000.0.1063 | Ballot Box with ballots |
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| Ballot Box, large wooden, from June 16,1952 for Natalie H. Beal clerk of Cranberry Isles. Box includes numerous unused nominating ballots | 
Description: Ballot Box, large wooden, from June 16,1952 for Natalie H. Beal clerk of Cranberry Isles. Box includes numerous unused nominating ballots |
| 2002.20.40 | Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles |
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| Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana | 
Description: Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana [show more] |
| 1000.7.136 | Bill of sale Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley |
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| Bill of sale, handwritten, for land, from Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley, 11 Jan 1859 |
Description: Bill of sale, handwritten, for land, from Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley, 11 Jan 1859 |
| 2010.152.1172 | Certificate of Death Abstract for Frances Marr |
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| Certificate of Death Abstract for Frances Marr, from town of Livermore Falls, ME. Date of issue listed as May 6th, 1983. Date of death listed as March 17, 1983. Cause of death listed as Acute Pulmonary Oedema and ASHD. Document (2 copies). | 
Description: Certificate of Death Abstract for Frances Marr, from town of Livermore Falls, ME. Date of issue listed as May 6th, 1983. Date of death listed as March 17, 1983. Cause of death listed as Acute Pulmonary Oedema and ASHD. Document (2 copies). |
| 2014.567.3058 | "Certificate of Endowed Care" |
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| Certificate of Endowed Care for C. Wilson Chamberlin. This certificate states that Chamberlin and his wife Mary Marr Chamberlin have exclusive burial rights at Gulf Pines Memorial Park. | 
Description: Certificate of Endowed Care for C. Wilson Chamberlin. This certificate states that Chamberlin and his wife Mary Marr Chamberlin have exclusive burial rights at Gulf Pines Memorial Park. |
| 2017.393.2168 | Certificate of Marriage. Beniah Bunker and Josie S. Stanley |
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| Certificate of Marriage. Beniah Bunker and Josie S. Stanley December 4, 1887, with photographs of bride and groom. Ornate frame. | 
Description: Certificate of Marriage. Beniah Bunker and Josie S. Stanley December 4, 1887, with photographs of bride and groom. Ornate frame. |
| 2013.214.1909 | Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor and Sadie B. Cleoses |
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| Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor of Cranberry Isles Maine and Sadie B. Cleoses of Steuben Maine, at Steuben on 21 November 1894, signed by Robert Sutcliff, Pastor, Methodist E. Church Milbridge; with elaborate color illustrations; framed | 
Description: Certificate of Marriage between John H. Hamor of Cranberry Isles Maine and Sadie B. Cleoses of Steuben Maine, at Steuben on 21 November 1894, signed by Robert Sutcliff, Pastor, Methodist E. Church Milbridge; with elaborate color illustrations; framed |
| 1000.7.155 | Civil War draft exemption certificate |
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| "Certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability" for Asa D. Stanley due to disease of the right lung 28 Aug 1863 |
Description: "Certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability" for Asa D. Stanley due to disease of the right lung 28 Aug 1863 |
| 1000.0.465 | Civil War recruitment announcement |
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| Document, 1 page, Civil War announcement aimed to encourage recruitment into Maine Sharpshooter's Battalion, 26 Sep 1864 | 
Description: Document, 1 page, Civil War announcement aimed to encourage recruitment into Maine Sharpshooter's Battalion, 26 Sep 1864 |
| 2003.71.614 | Civil War Tax document |
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| Document, 2 sheets, 1 side, glued together end-to-end, handwritten, "List of Persons Between the ages of 20 and 45 years liable to pay the Tax of $50.00 voted in Town Meeting Jan 23d 1865" and signed and paid that same day, apparently a special Civil War tax. Signed by William P Preble, William H Preble, Samuel S Bunker, Assessors of Cranberry Isles. Transcribed. | 
Description: Document, 2 sheets, 1 side, glued together end-to-end, handwritten, "List of Persons Between the ages of 20 and 45 years liable to pay the Tax of $50.00 voted in Town Meeting Jan 23d 1865" and signed and paid that same day, apparently a special Civil War tax. Signed by William P Preble, William H Preble, Samuel S Bunker, Assessors of Cranberry Isles. Transcribed. |
| 2002.20.41 | Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840 |
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| Booklet, "Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840". Note: Macfarlan says the red bordered label is new, in his father's hand. See related item #898. | 
Description: Booklet, "Constitution and Founders of the Cranberry Isles Temperance Society circa 1840". Note: Macfarlan says the red bordered label is new, in his father's hand. See related item #898. |
| 2010.152.1170 | Cremation Certificate for Mary M. Chamberlin (nee Marr) |
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| Document. Cremation Certificate for "Mary M. Chamberlin" (maiden name "Marr"). Issued by the city of Cambridge Massachusetts on June 20th, 1977. Signed by the superintendent of Mt. Auburn Cemetary. | 
Description: Document. Cremation Certificate for "Mary M. Chamberlin" (maiden name "Marr"). Issued by the city of Cambridge Massachusetts on June 20th, 1977. Signed by the superintendent of Mt. Auburn Cemetary. |
| 2014.560.3051 | Death announcement for Ida Spurling |
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| An obituary for Ida Spurling. This article says "Ida M. Spurling, 95, died April 5, 1994, at a Mount Desert Island health-care facility. She was born Sept. 20, 1998, in Jonesport, the daughter of James and Esther (Bagley) Bagley. She was a 1918 graduate of Jonesport High School. Ida is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Harry Spurling of Southwest Harbor and Islesford: Tow daughters and one son-in-law, Marion Dawes of Southwest Harbor and Isabelle and Welch Forbis of Spring Hill, Fla.; five granddaughters, seven great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Edna Alley and Ethel Bagley; and one brother, Lloyd Bagley. Graveside funeral services will be held 10a.m Friday at Sand Beach Cemetery, Islesford. Friends who wish may make gifts in Ida's memory to the Neighborhood House, Isleford, in care of Karen Fernald, Islesford. The ferry leaves Northeast Harbor at 9:10 a.m Friday. Arrangements By Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert." | 
Description: An obituary for Ida Spurling. This article says "Ida M. Spurling, 95, died April 5, 1994, at a Mount Desert Island health-care facility. She was born Sept. 20, 1998, in Jonesport, the daughter of James and Esther (Bagley) Bagley. She was a 1918 graduate of Jonesport High School. Ida is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Harry Spurling of Southwest Harbor and Islesford: Tow daughters and one son-in-law, Marion Dawes of Southwest Harbor and Isabelle and Welch Forbis of Spring Hill, Fla.; five granddaughters, seven great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Edna Alley and Ethel Bagley; and one brother, Lloyd Bagley. Graveside funeral services will be held 10a.m Friday at Sand Beach Cemetery, Islesford. Friends who wish may make gifts in Ida's memory to the Neighborhood House, Isleford, in care of Karen Fernald, Islesford. The ferry leaves Northeast Harbor at 9:10 a.m Friday. Arrangements By Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert." [show more] |
| 2010.152.1169 | Death certificate for Mary Chamberlin (nee Marr) |
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| Document. Certificate of Death for "Mary Chamberlin (nee Marr)", from city of Boston, issued on July 26, 1977. Date of death listed as June 17, 1977. Cause of death listed as Carcinoid Tumor. | 
Description: Document. Certificate of Death for "Mary Chamberlin (nee Marr)", from city of Boston, issued on July 26, 1977. Date of death listed as June 17, 1977. Cause of death listed as Carcinoid Tumor. |
| 1000.7.107 | Divorce William Duren vs. Addie Duren |
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| Divorce Attachment, William E. Duren vs. Addie Duren, 3 Jan 1922, Addie to pay $100 to William | 
Description: Divorce Attachment, William E. Duren vs. Addie Duren, 3 Jan 1922, Addie to pay $100 to William |
| 1000.46.257 | Document re: estate of Enoch B. Stanley |
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| Document, by Mary C. Richardson 21 Mar 1905, witnessed by 7 people, promising to sign quitclaim deed for no more than 0.5 acre of land, to be used as house lot, to any & all heirs of Enoch B. Stanley. Transcribed. | 
Description: Document, by Mary C. Richardson 21 Mar 1905, witnessed by 7 people, promising to sign quitclaim deed for no more than 0.5 acre of land, to be used as house lot, to any & all heirs of Enoch B. Stanley. Transcribed. |
| 2014.578.3071 | "Doris Preble Marr McSorley.'' Death announcement.Added is the obituary for Doris McSorley. |
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| A death announcement for Doris Marr McSorley to be printed in the newspaper. This death announcement is very common for a obituary and it talks about her marriage, education, and about the people she is survived by. | 
Description: A death announcement for Doris Marr McSorley to be printed in the newspaper. This death announcement is very common for a obituary and it talks about her marriage, education, and about the people she is survived by. |
| 1000.0.57 | Intention of Marriage, Frank Stanley & Maggie Harding |
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| Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace | 
Description: Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Frank L. Stanley & Maggie M. Harding, both of Cranberry Isles, 13 Dec 1890, George W. Bulger, Town Clerk. On back, note that parties were duly married 23 Dec 1890 at Cranberry Isles, William P. Preble, Just. Of Peace |
| 1000.0.58 | Intention of Marriage, Gillman Stanley & MayStanley |
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| Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Gillman J. Stanley & May Florence Stanley, both of Cranberry Isles, 7 Nov 1885, Charles E. Spurling, Town Clerk. On back, "Married by me 17 Nov 1885" William P. Preble | 
Description: Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Gillman J. Stanley & May Florence Stanley, both of Cranberry Isles, 7 Nov 1885, Charles E. Spurling, Town Clerk. On back, "Married by me 17 Nov 1885" William P. Preble |
| 1000.27.717 | Invitation to enter military service (Civil War) |
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| A Proclamation issued by Samuel Cony, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, 13 Jul 1864, inviting men to enter military service and promising extra pay for those who leave the state in order to drive back the rebel hordes from Washington. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. | 
Description: A Proclamation issued by Samuel Cony, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine, 13 Jul 1864, inviting men to enter military service and promising extra pay for those who leave the state in order to drive back the rebel hordes from Washington. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. |
| 2002.47.285 | Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester |
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| Document, 19 Jun 1861, officially assigning Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283) | 
Description: Document, 19 Jun 1861, officially assigning Jonathan Stanley as executor of the estate of Thomas Manchester (item is glued to item 283) |
| 1000.0.1009 | Journal of the board of selectmen 1935-1970 |
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| Journal of the board of selectmen for the town of Cranberry Isles from 1935-1970, Mickey was a selectman in the 1960's he said that he was appointed as the sealer of weights and measures, he was supposed to make sure that cords of wood were the correct size and that the scales at stores were correct. However he was never called upon to perform this duty. |
Description: Journal of the board of selectmen for the town of Cranberry Isles from 1935-1970, Mickey was a selectman in the 1960's he said that he was appointed as the sealer of weights and measures, he was supposed to make sure that cords of wood were the correct size and that the scales at stores were correct. However he was never called upon to perform this duty. |
| 2018.416.2777 | List of Boats to be Taxed |
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| Three documents and one envelope (1888-1900). Two lists of boats to be taxed, one bill for taxes 1900, and one envelope 1888. See description of each document. Names mentioned include: Bunker, Bracy, Birlem, Campbell, Fernald, Gilley, Hadlock, Howard, Harding, Hamor, Joy, Jordan, Ladd, Lopaus, Main, Preble, Phippin, Pung, Rosebrook, Richardson, Rice, Spurling, Stanley, Sanford, Young, Mayo, Fernald, and Hadlock. One handwritten list of boats to be taxed 1885. | 
Description: Three documents and one envelope (1888-1900). Two lists of boats to be taxed, one bill for taxes 1900, and one envelope 1888. See description of each document. Names mentioned include: Bunker, Bracy, Birlem, Campbell, Fernald, Gilley, Hadlock, Howard, Harding, Hamor, Joy, Jordan, Ladd, Lopaus, Main, Preble, Phippin, Pung, Rosebrook, Richardson, Rice, Spurling, Stanley, Sanford, Young, Mayo, Fernald, and Hadlock. One handwritten list of boats to be taxed 1885. [show more] |
| 1000.46.252 | List of voters 1893 |
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| Document, handwritten, District 1 list of voters 1893, with 25 entries |
Description: Document, handwritten, District 1 list of voters 1893, with 25 entries |
