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Updates August 2026

Research > Annual Reports – Town of Scarborough

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1827 Libby Family Deed Now Available

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

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)

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)

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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