Category Archives: People

Biographies of the People of Scarborough.

World War I Memorial Dedication, AmVets’ Hall (circa 1931)

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Don Taylor

A circa-1931 snapshot capturing the unveiling of Scarborough’s WWI memorial stone at the AmVets’ Hall (Sullivan Scamman Post) in Dunstan — its original location before the 1963 move next to the Civil War monument, and its present home at Monument Park. Pictured, backs turned, are veterans Harry E. Welch and Ralph D. Sargent, alongside Rev. Rensel Colby. 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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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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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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