Monthly Archives: October 2016

Sumner Cummings Libby

Sumner Cummings Libby, Scarborough, 1863 Contributed by Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Sumner Cummings Libby, on left, was born on November 18, 1844. Conflicting records show he was born in either Scarborough or Cape Elizabeth. His parents were Levi and … Continue reading

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John L. Hoyt

John L. Hoyt, Scarborough, ca. 1864 Contributed by Maine State Archives John L. Hoyt served as a Second Lieutenant in the 29th Maine Infantry, Company I during the Civil War. Hoyt enlisted in Scarborough on January 9, 1864 at the … Continue reading

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Horatio Hight

Horatio Hight, Scarborough, ca. 1862 Contributed by Maine State Archives Horatio Hight served Co. C of the 12th Maine Regiment during the Civil War. He enlisted as a second lieutenant on November 15, 1861 at the of age 27, and … Continue reading

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George E. Andrews

George E. Andrews, Scarborough, 1864 Contributed by Maine State Archives George E. Andrews served as a second lieutenant in the 12th Maine Regiment, Company D, during the Civil War. Andrews was born in Scarborough around 1832. He mustered into service … Continue reading

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Clamming and Lobstering – Part 4

Catch of the Day – Part 4 By Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce Thurlow, Bill Bayley and Don Googins I Remember Lobster Fishing in Scarborough Most clam and lobster fisheries in Scarborough have been associated with Pine … Continue reading

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