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2013.246.2752Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. One page with transcription.
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Letter 3 of 3 from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble on Chicago Rawhide MFG Co. (Chicago) letterhead. One page with transcription.
2013.246.2753Receipt for inheritance Benjamin Spurling Estate
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
Abigail Cobb Spurling acknowledges receipt of inheritance for her children. Received May 19th 1838 of Enoch Spurling administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Spurling late of Cranberry Isles in the County of Hancock. Received three hundred and thirty 43/100 Dollars, it being in part for Saml & Zulma & Andrew B, Sarah, & Abigail Spurling portion of said Deceased Estate they being [xxxx?] children and heirs to said Estate. Signed: Abigail C. Spurling 313.43
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Abigail Cobb Spurling acknowledges receipt of inheritance for her children. Received May 19th 1838 of Enoch Spurling administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Spurling late of Cranberry Isles in the County of Hancock. Received three hundred and thirty 43/100 Dollars, it being in part for Saml & Zulma & Andrew B, Sarah, & Abigail Spurling portion of said Deceased Estate they being [xxxx?] children and heirs to said Estate. Signed: Abigail C. Spurling 313.43 [show more]
2013.246.2754Mortgage release for George N. Spurling
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Release by Heirs of Benjamin Spurling for George N. Spurling's mortgage as recorded in 1864. [Book229/Page329, 1888]
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Release by Heirs of Benjamin Spurling for George N. Spurling's mortgage as recorded in 1864. [Book229/Page329, 1888]
2013.246.2759Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?]
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy
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Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy
2013.246.2760Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
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Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
2013.246.2755Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker, and Bunker Genealogy
  • Publication, Literary, Speech, Eulogy
  • People
Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker (A); and (B) a two-page Bunker Family genealogy (probably composed by donor Louise Marr). Remarks made at the funeral of Mrs. Captain Bunker, May 23d, 1912 by Pastor Addison W. Hayes. [Mrs. Bunker full name not known, just these clues from the text: “Grandma Bunker” was married for half a century. Mother of six children with her husband, The Captain, often away on the high seas. She was lame for the last 17 years. Converted to Methodism in Portland. Buried in Fairview Cemetery.
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Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker (A); and (B) a two-page Bunker Family genealogy (probably composed by donor Louise Marr). Remarks made at the funeral of Mrs. Captain Bunker, May 23d, 1912 by Pastor Addison W. Hayes. [Mrs. Bunker full name not known, just these clues from the text: “Grandma Bunker” was married for half a century. Mother of six children with her husband, The Captain, often away on the high seas. She was lame for the last 17 years. Converted to Methodism in Portland. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. [show more]
2013.246.2756Pew 21 in Union Meeting House
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Pew 21 in the Union Meeting House, formerly owned by Wm. P. Preble and given to C. E. Harwood for use of the people in 1896; with the death of Harwood 1897, the Pew reverted back to Preble, and Preble, at the request of A. C. Wheelwright, did verbally allow him right to claim said Pew [thus apparently causing legal inaccuracies]. Preble now conveys the pew to Mrs. Frances A. Spurling. Signed by Wm. P. Preble December A.D. 1898, witnessed by Carrie M. Richardson and Lucinda Fernald
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Pew 21 in the Union Meeting House, formerly owned by Wm. P. Preble and given to C. E. Harwood for use of the people in 1896; with the death of Harwood 1897, the Pew reverted back to Preble, and Preble, at the request of A. C. Wheelwright, did verbally allow him right to claim said Pew [thus apparently causing legal inaccuracies]. Preble now conveys the pew to Mrs. Frances A. Spurling. Signed by Wm. P. Preble December A.D. 1898, witnessed by Carrie M. Richardson and Lucinda Fernald [show more]
2013.246.2761Letter from young girl undtd
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
One page of a letter (transcribed) from a young girl just starting high school near Biddeford, Maine, to a friend or a relative. (This fragment of letter was in with several Bunker family letters in donor Louise Marr’s items, but author and recipient are unknown at this point.)
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One page of a letter (transcribed) from a young girl just starting high school near Biddeford, Maine, to a friend or a relative. (This fragment of letter was in with several Bunker family letters in donor Louise Marr’s items, but author and recipient are unknown at this point.)
2013.246.2763Spurling family obituaries and wedding announcement
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • People
(A) Deane Spurling Whitney 10/2/1994 obituary; (B) Ida M. Spurling obituary 4/5/1994; and (C) wedding announcement for Harold Spurling & mabel Ingersol of Lynn.
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(A) Deane Spurling Whitney 10/2/1994 obituary; (B) Ida M. Spurling obituary 4/5/1994; and (C) wedding announcement for Harold Spurling & mabel Ingersol of Lynn.
2013.246.2758Preble family genealogy
  • Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records
  • People
Family Record of William Pitt Preble, five handwritten pages (perhaps compiled by donor Louise Marr) undated.
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Family Record of William Pitt Preble, five handwritten pages (perhaps compiled by donor Louise Marr) undated.
2013.246.2766Photographs of unidentified people
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • People
Collection of dozens of cabinet card and photographic prints of late 19th-early 20th century unidentified individuals from Louise Marr collection; includestTwo photographic postcards, and one envelope with two-cent stamp addressed to Miss F. M. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Box 356, from Higgins Studio in Bath. Probably photos of Louise Marr's extended family including Preble and Spurling kin. (Only one group scanned as a sample.)
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Collection of dozens of cabinet card and photographic prints of late 19th-early 20th century unidentified individuals from Louise Marr collection; includestTwo photographic postcards, and one envelope with two-cent stamp addressed to Miss F. M. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Box 356, from Higgins Studio in Bath. Probably photos of Louise Marr's extended family including Preble and Spurling kin. (Only one group scanned as a sample.)
2013.246.2764Tintype photographs of unidentified people
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • People
Collection of three groups of tintypes of unknown individuals from Louise Marr collection.
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Collection of three groups of tintypes of unknown individuals from Louise Marr collection.
2013.246.2762Postcard to Mrs. Benjamin Spurling
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places
Postcard of house with two people by road, with message for Mrs. Benjamin H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, postmarked Nov. 10, 191X, one cent stamp.
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Postcard of house with two people by road, with message for Mrs. Benjamin H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, postmarked Nov. 10, 191X, one cent stamp.
2013.246.2765Western Way properties for sale
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Places, Island
(A) Six oceanfront lots for sale by Marr family along the Western Way (southwest coast) on Great Cranberry, July 2, 1970 Bar Harbor Times. (B) Map of lots for sale listing the lots as Cranberry Cove, Spruce Haven, Rockledge, Preble Cove, Western Way, and Roberts (on Long Point).
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(A) Six oceanfront lots for sale by Marr family along the Western Way (southwest coast) on Great Cranberry, July 2, 1970 Bar Harbor Times. (B) Map of lots for sale listing the lots as Cranberry Cove, Spruce Haven, Rockledge, Preble Cove, Western Way, and Roberts (on Long Point).
2013.246.2368Record of American and Foreign for shipping Lizzie Maud 1890
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Places, Landscape
Record of American and Foreign Shipping (New York ) for Schooner Lizzie Maud #8446: A: pale blue envelope; B: Certificate to Master on Delivery of Ship's Register and Papers pertaining to Benjamin H. Spurling and the Lizzie Maude of Portland, ME, Consulate of the United States of America has delivered to him the Register and Papers for the schooner 24 July 1890; C: statement of fees paid $3.79.
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Record of American and Foreign Shipping (New York ) for Schooner Lizzie Maud #8446: A: pale blue envelope; B: Certificate to Master on Delivery of Ship's Register and Papers pertaining to Benjamin H. Spurling and the Lizzie Maude of Portland, ME, Consulate of the United States of America has delivered to him the Register and Papers for the schooner 24 July 1890; C: statement of fees paid $3.79.
2013.246.2364Preble cove and surf photographs
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Shore
(A) Preble Cove photograph, date unknown. Shows cabin, two small boats in water, and some activity near the building. (B) View of Surf at Cranberry by Lizzie
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(A) Preble Cove photograph, date unknown. Shows cabin, two small boats in water, and some activity near the building. (B) View of Surf at Cranberry by Lizzie
2013.246.2365Postcard photo of houses
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Postcard photos (A) a house on Islesford with message on reverse to Frances (Marr?) dated 1918, and (B) an unknown house with two people on porch (no message).
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Postcard photos (A) a house on Islesford with message on reverse to Frances (Marr?) dated 1918, and (B) an unknown house with two people on porch (no message).
2013.246.2738Louise Marr photographs of houses
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Three copies of a photograph (5"x4") of a house (probably not on GCI) with inscriptions: To Benj H. Spurling and wife From Ezra and Aunt Min; Christmas Greetings to Benj H. Spurling from Ezra and Aunt Min Dec. 25, 1920; and Christmas Greetings to Wade Marr and family from Ezra and Aunt Min. (B): Photograph of a different house 6"x4" with people standing on porch (no inscription on reverse): Per Willie Granston this house with gingerbread trim is on Islesford, just beyond the church, on the left. (This house appears in the Islesford postcard that GCIHS has, with the church in the background.)
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Three copies of a photograph (5"x4") of a house (probably not on GCI) with inscriptions: To Benj H. Spurling and wife From Ezra and Aunt Min; Christmas Greetings to Benj H. Spurling from Ezra and Aunt Min Dec. 25, 1920; and Christmas Greetings to Wade Marr and family from Ezra and Aunt Min. (B): Photograph of a different house 6"x4" with people standing on porch (no inscription on reverse): Per Willie Granston this house with gingerbread trim is on Islesford, just beyond the church, on the left. (This house appears in the Islesford postcard that GCIHS has, with the church in the background.) [show more]
2013.246.2350The Old Homestead, poem
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Other, Poetry
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
The Old Homestead, a poem by E.T. Preble., reminisces about the Preble house on GCI and all the lives now past. The author of the poem is most likely Elmenia Thompson Spurling, b. 19 Aug 1840, who married first Ezra Carroll, then William Henry Preble. Elmenia had four children by Preble, one being Abby Lizzie Preble, b. 25 Sep 1865, d. 24 Dec 1901 in Chicago. (Statement at bottom of poem connects author to GCI Preble house.)
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The Old Homestead, a poem by E.T. Preble., reminisces about the Preble house on GCI and all the lives now past. The author of the poem is most likely Elmenia Thompson Spurling, b. 19 Aug 1840, who married first Ezra Carroll, then William Henry Preble. Elmenia had four children by Preble, one being Abby Lizzie Preble, b. 25 Sep 1865, d. 24 Dec 1901 in Chicago. (Statement at bottom of poem connects author to GCI Preble house.)
2013.246.2366Photographs of dory, schooner, and steamer boats
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Four photographs of boats (A-D) with unidentified men and boys aboard. (A) unidentified dory. (B) and (D) may be the same vessel, probably one of the mackerel schooners owned by Benjamin Harley Spurling whose wife was Frances Almira Preble (donor Louise Marr's grandparents.) C: The steamer may have been one owned by Hanson B. Joyce of Swan's Island engaged in the mackerel fishery. Joyce owned significant shares in several Cranberry Island vessels, possibly shares in Benjamin Spurling's vessels. (D): information from Ralph Stanley and Bar Harbor Record.
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Four photographs of boats (A-D) with unidentified men and boys aboard. (A) unidentified dory. (B) and (D) may be the same vessel, probably one of the mackerel schooners owned by Benjamin Harley Spurling whose wife was Frances Almira Preble (donor Louise Marr's grandparents.) C: The steamer may have been one owned by Hanson B. Joyce of Swan's Island engaged in the mackerel fishery. Joyce owned significant shares in several Cranberry Island vessels, possibly shares in Benjamin Spurling's vessels. (D): information from Ralph Stanley and Bar Harbor Record. [show more]