Author Archives: Don Taylor

Holmes Surname Folder

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Don Taylor

As of 13 May 2020 43.1 – Article: “The Identity of Samuel and Joseph Holmes of Scarborough and Machias, Maine: The Importance of Applying Basic Genealogical Methods” by Windred A. Côté, III. The Maine Genealogist, May 1999, Pages 51-60. 4.1 … Continue reading →

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The Villages of Scarborough

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Don Taylor

During 2011, the Scarborough Leader ran a series of articles about the various “Villages of Scarborough” which began with “Town is Rich in Village History” and was followed by 10 articles regarding various “villages” in Scarborough. These articles included the … Continue reading →

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Encapsulated Scrapbook – 1884-1979

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Don Taylor

This is a collection of 42 newspaper articles that were encapsulated into a collection probably during the 1970s at the Society. It consists of articles as early as 1884 and as recent as 1979 with the majority of articles from … Continue reading →

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A House for Elizabeth Moody?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Don Taylor

Transcription by Don Taylor – 13 April 2020 Warrant Joshua Libby May 1825 Recorded —————— To Joshua Libby One of Constable of town of Scarborough Greeting You are hereby required in the name of the State of main[sic] to summon … Continue reading →

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SUSPENDED: Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Don Taylor

The Scarborough Public Library, in line with recommendations from the Federal and Maine Centers for Disease Control to practice social distancing, has suspended scheduled programs and events until further notice.  See the Scarborough Public Library website for more information. The … Continue reading →

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