Author Archives: Don Taylor

1827 Libby Family Deed Now Available

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Don Taylor

This deed, dated October 16, 1827, records Hiram and Mary Libby of Scarborough conveying to Nehemiah Libby (also of Scarborough) all of Mary’s inherited right, title, and interest in the estate of her late grandmother, Abigail Libby. Abigail, formerly the … Continue reading →

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Updates July 2026

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Don Taylor

Education > Early Scarborough High Schools – 1877-1926 Class of 1916 SHS Class of 1916 (White School) Graduates photo. Digital Maine Class of 1921 SHS Class of 1921 (White School) Graduates, Principal, & Teacher photo – Digital Maine Library > … Continue reading →

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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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