Author Archives: Don Taylor

Oak Hill Primary Class Photo, 89.9.2009 (circa 1941)

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Don Taylor

A circa-1941 class photo from Oak Hill Primary School, showing a teacher with 12 girls seated in front and 13 boys standing behind. Three students have been tentatively identified — Nancy Libbey, Margaret Wright, and possibly Sarah Wyman — can you help name the rest? Continue reading →

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Updates August 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Don Taylor

Research > Annual Reports – Town of Scarborough

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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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