Monthly Archives: June 2022

MUSEUM OPEN – Masks Optional

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Don Taylor

The current COVID Community Risk Level is LOW for Cumberland County.  The current COVID Community Risk Level is LOW for York County. Masks are recommended.

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Naming the Two Rod Road

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Linda Snow-McLoon

FROM THE EPHEMERA….          By Linda Snow McLoon There are a number of ways various roadways in Scarborough got their names. In early times, roads were often named after a family who lived on the road – the Fogg Road, … Continue reading →

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70.14.17j1 – Letter – re The Meeting House 2nd Parish

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Don Taylor

Tilton Letter 70.14.17j1 – Re: The Meeting House 2nd Parish (20 pages). Also available: The Original Typewritten Transcript The Original Handwritten Letter Text The Meeting House 2nd Parish in Scarboro, was a large building . I know not it’s dimensions … Continue reading →

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89.9.1979 – Letter from N. & M. Tilton to their children – 19 July 1846

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Don Taylor

Besides Tilton, the following surnames are mentioned: Burnham, Storer, Hatch, Finney, Perkam, Strickland, Smith, Wiggin, & Chase.  There is an interesting story about Sidney Burnham, with an ax, being arrested. This OCR text version has not been reviewed or edited … Continue reading →

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Updates May 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Don Taylor

I created a new page:  Cemetery Information and added a map of Dunstan Cemetery – Map and a map of Scarborough Memorial Cemetery – Map Library – Middle Room Collections I added – 81.53 – Otho Baker Collection includes ephemera … Continue reading →

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