Author Archives: Don Taylor

Faces from the Past – Rosile Dolley Poland (1837-1890)

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Don Taylor

Rosile Dolley was born in 1837 and married Alvin J. Poland (1834–1914) as his second wife, Alvin having previously been married to Martha W. Pennell (1832–1864). By 1880 the couple were living in Biddeford, but by 1889 they had relocated … Continue reading →

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Faces From the Past – Hannah (Meserve) Moulton (1806-1884)

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Don Taylor

Hannah Libby Meserve was born on 13 December 1806 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, the daughter of John Meserve (1767–1831) and Hannah Libby (1775–1859). On 21 November 1829, she married Charles Moulton (1801–1891), and together they raised eight children: Census records … Continue reading →

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Two More Photos from the 1922 North Scarborough School Event

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Don Taylor

Two newly examined photographs from the 1922 North Scarborough School event reveal children and staff. Through careful clothing analysis, both undated, unnamed images have been confidently identified and dated, adding valuable context to the Historical Society’s growing archive of early Scarborough school life. Continue reading →

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Faces From the Past – Charles Moulton (1801-1891)

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Don Taylor

Charles Moulton was born in 1801, the eldest son of Captain Joshua Moulton (1775–1855) and Lydia Stone (1780–1872). Charles married Hannah Meserve (b. 1806), and together they raised a large family of eight children: His son Mathias M. Moulton married … Continue reading →

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Why Was Superintendent Heald There? The Story Behind a 1922 School Photo

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Don Taylor

A 1922 photograph of North Scarborough School reveals a surprisingly transformed building — new portico, new windows, and a visiting superintendent. Town reports unlock the mystery: this little schoolhouse at Coal Kiln Corners was the first in Scarborough to meet Maine’s new state standards for elementary schools. Continue reading →

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