Kittery, maine marriage intentions, 26 january 171617 to26 january 172223. York black history exploring history with the aims of. To more fully understand the inns historic roots, it is helpful to learn a bit about york, maines rich and remarkable past. Year book of the session of the east maine conference of the methodist episcopal church, by methodist episcopal church, east maine conference. It is located in a coastal region bordered by new hampshire to the west and southwest that border largely defined by the salmon falls and piscataqua rivers, the atlantic ocean to the east, and the ossipee and saco rivers to the north.
With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Charles edward banks banks, charles edward, 18541931 the. Courtney sullivan is the new york times bestselling author of the novels commencement, maine, the engagements, and saints for all occasions. York is a town in york county, maine, united states, near the southern tip of the state. Maine, and restored the province to the heirs of gorges. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about state of maine.
It is home to three 18hole golf clubs, four sandy beaches, and mount agamenticus. The proposed province of new ireland of new england 1780 vol 2 page 2i9 spragues journal of maine history york county press history of york county newspapers. This breakout new york times bestseller from the celebrated author of commencement and the engagements, introduces four unforgettable women and the abiding, often irrational love that keeps them coming back, every summer, to maine and to each other. Guide to historic museums of old york, a living history museum of colonial maine with the oldest gaol, and tours of york s old schoolhouse, tavern, and jail operated by the york historical society. A project of the maine historical society, provides access to thousands of historical items. It includes the villages of york village, york harbor, york beach and cape neddick. Collections of the maine historical society, 18311916. Jackson and a cast of thousandss the encyclopedia of new york city.
However, it is, as the title says, an encyclopedia, not a narrative book, and, like most encyclopedias. In 1642, gorges, desirous of a suitable capital for his province of maine. Charles edward banks banks, charles edward, 18541931. Originally intended as a burlesque of historiography and heroic styles of epic poetry, the work became more serious as the author proceeded. York, york county maine genealogy family history records.
Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. It is published twice a year, in january and july, by the maine historical society in cooperation with the department of history at the university of maine. Book i, york county probate records printed in spragues journal of maine history vol. Charles edward banks banks, charles edward, 18541931 banks, charles edward, 18541931, ed a true relation concerning the estate of newengland, as it was presented to his matie reprint of an annotated transcription of a 1634 manuscript, as published in the newengland historical and genealogical register, 1886, contrib. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers with illustrations and. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by clayton, w. Situated beside the atlantic ocean on the gulf of maine, york is a wellknown summer resort town. Historic and archeological resources chapter town of york. Upon this, massachusetts, in 1677, purchased the whole province of maine of its proprietors. Internet archive bookreader history of york county, maine. The present volume of local biographies, carefully prepared from materials furnished by.
Land grants in the parish of unity in kittery, 16501762 family history library proprietors records, 17531782 family history library town records, 16481896 family history library kittery marriage records. In each of the three first indian wars, great efforts were made by. The present volume is the first published history of york county, maine. List of books and articles about maine history online. The first settlers came to york maine in 1623 and settled at the mouth of the york river. History of york, maine, successively known as bristol 1632, agamenticus 1641, gorgeana 1642, and york 1652. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. A history of new york, a satirical history by washington irving, published in 1809 and revised in 1812, 1819, and 1848. An early grant in the territory of the present state of maine. Maine became the 23rd state on march 15, 1820, as part of the. Maine history, formerly the maine historical society quarterly, 1961present. Through the centuries, york has been a destination for people seeking refuge in its natural beauty and pace of life.
One theory is it was named after the french province of maine. Starting out as a summer cottage built high upon breezy knoll in york village in 1906, york hospital has since grown to become one of the most respected, caring and sophisticated facilities in the seacoast area. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Hidden history of maine by harry gratwick, foreword by. He is an active member of the vinalhaven historical society and has written extensively on maritime history for two island institute publications, the working waterfront and the island journal. Year book of the session of the east maine conference of the. The sayward family, being the history and genealogy of henry sayward of york, maine, and his descendants.
A good friend of mine, who is a member of the york chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Come to old york and let us engage you in coastal maines heritage, for an afternoon, a day, or a lifetime. Maine, the largest of the six new england states, lies at the northeastern corner of the country. Guide to historic museums of old york, a living history museum of colonial maine with the oldest gaol, and tours of yorks old schoolhouse, tavern, and jail operated by the york historical society. History of york, maine, successively known as bristol 1632, agamentious 1641, gorgeana. History york harbor inn york harbor, maine york harbor.
Printed for the gorges society, 1884, also by henry gardiner and edward geodfrey page images at hathitrust banks, charles edward, 1854 1931. York, maine a group of cape neddick residents has created an informal committee to gather the history and stories of the region for a new book. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. History of york, maine, successively known as bristol 1632, agamentious 1641, gorgeana 1642, and york 1652 charles edward banks. Sites to explore include the old gaol, jefferds tavern and the old school house. York is also known for its history, as the first chartered english city in north america in 1641. A history of new york satirical history by irving britannica. The indian massacre at york, maine, january 25, 16912 ca. It behooves every generation to write its own records, to leave behind its own memorials. Woodford clayton higginson book company, 1880 york county me. For the kellehers, maine is a place where children run in packs, showers are taken outdoors, and old irish songs are sung around a piano.
Published by maine historical society and is the only scholarly journal on maine history. Yp the real yellow pages sm helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Some lesserknown facts about maine date back centuries, though, with the nations most eastern state playing a significant role in its earliest history. Like all firstrate comic fiction, maine uses humor to examine the truths of the heart, in new england and far beyond. Dec 15, 2009 history of york, maine successively known as bristol 1632, agamenticus 1641, gorgeana 1642, and york 1652. Primarily english and scot, they were farmers and fishermen. Mythology books, history of ancient egypt ogden goelet, raymond faulkner, carol andrews, j. History of york, maine, successively known as bristol 1632, agamentious 1641, gorgeana 1642, and york 1652. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. York county history center your history starts here. The beauty, culture, and history of the area continue to captivate visitors to this day.
The most comprehensive history of new york city is probably kenneth t. York beach, york village, york harbor and cape neddick. The present article will concentrate on the period of european contact and after. The history of maine from the earliest discovery of the region by the northmen until the present time. Title page preface contents to this book list of illustrations general and statistical the aboriginal inhabitants the period of discovery.
However, all information contained within the book should be verified. Within its limits was established the first english city in america. Historyminded trio writing book on cape neddick news. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Hidden history of maine harry gratwick, david tyler on. Maine is well known for its lobster and lighthouses. York white pages phone books in maine me whitepages.
A history of the towns of bristol and bremen in the state. The book of going forth by day the complete papyrus of ani featuring integrated text and fillcolor images history. What are the best books on the history of new york. Maine was named a best book of the year by time magazine, and a washington post notable book for 2011. In our nations eastern most pine tree state of maine and its southern most county of york, is the town of wells, named for the cathedral city of wells, in somerset, england. As one of the earliest english settlements in the country, york became the seat of government for the province of maine and thrived as a center of maritime commerce. The state of maine and the york board of selectmen have chosen to postpone the june 9th primary election and the may 16th budget and special general referendum respectively, to.
A history of the towns of bristol and bremen in the state of maine, including the pemaquid settlement, volume 1 a history of the towns of bristol and bremen in the state of maine, including the pemaquid settlement, john johnston. In 1652, york, massachusetts, was incorporated from a portion of gorgeana, making it the second oldest town in maine after kittery, incorporated two years earlier. Mar 03, 20 york, maine a group of cape neddick residents has created an informal committee to gather the history and stories of the region for a new book. York alumni chapter delta sigma theta sorority, inc. In 1641 a tract near the mouth of york river, three miles square, was incorporated by sir ferdinando gorges, proprietor of the province, as the town of agamenticus. York s rich history, beautiful beaches, shopping and restaurants make it one of the top vacation destinations in maine every year.
History of york, maine, successively known as bristol. He has cruised the maine coast from casco bay to mount desert. In all this wide earth there is nothing else so interesting and important as human life. Maine, largest of the new england states of the ne united states. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers w. It is bordered by new hampshire w, the canadian provinces of quebec nw and new brunswick ne, the bay of fundy e, and the atlantic ocean the gulf of maine. Yorks rich history, beautiful beaches, shopping and restaurants make it one of the top vacation destinations in maine every year. The renowned stonewall kitchen brand was created right here in york maine. Very complete book regarding the history of york, maine and its settlers. History of york, maine successively known as bristol 1632, agamenticus 1641, gorgeana 1642, and york 1652. But control of the region was contested between new england and new france, which incited native americans to attack english settlements throughout the french and indian wars.
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