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40191882 Contract between HH Clark and James Grining
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1882
Description:
Document turning over property of James Grining, held in guardianship for his minor heirs by HH Clark, to his son (not named and did not sign). Only witnesses : Thomas Savage, Cora E. Bracy. Tremont Apr 8, 1882
141011892 Warranty Deed: James A. Freeman etal to Arthur L. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1892
Description:
Sale by James A. Freeman and James R. Freeman of Tremont for one dollar and "other valuable consideration" paid by Arthur L. Somes of described lot to him.
176501931 Certificate of Incorporation of MDI Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Article of Incorporation
  • 1931
Description:
Certificate of incorporation of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, showing filing date of December 18, 1931, in Hancock County Registry of Deeds.
4001Abigail Andrews' 1813 complaint regarding sexual harassment by Elder Samuel Swett
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • 1813
Description:
Abigail Andrews' 1813 complaint regarding sexual harassment by Elder Samuel Swett.
3487Abstract of Title for H.M. Hobart
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1887
Description:
William P. Smith claims lot of land and the abstract gives the "grants and conveyances" that include the lot; includes references to John Bernard (1785), Mme. de Gregoire (1787) and many others. Mr. Campbell, Hancock Registry of Deeds concludes that "although the record title of the herein described premises are a little defective" William P. Smith's title may be good
3864Act to Cede Jurisdiction of Baker's Island, 1824
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • nd
Description:
Photocopy of handwritten document, An Act to cede to the United States of America the jurisdiction of Baker's Island, signed by the Secretary of State, State of Maine, Feb 20, 1824 National Archives, 2p
3856Administration of Estate of Daniel Somes
  • Document, Legal, Will
  • 6/3/1884
Description:
1 p.
3854Administration of Estate of Henry Somes
  • Document, Legal, Will
  • Other, Estates
  • 1887
Description:
Clarification of heirs to estate
3834Administrator appointment of John J. Somes, estate of Leonice H. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 6, 1912
Description:
Probate Court document
3486Affidavit supporting William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • 1888
Description:
Affidavit in support of William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land on shore of Somes Sound; signed by Lynam Somes, Andrew Whiting, John Somes, Libby Richardson, and William Kittredge before Johathan Hamor, Justice of the Peace.
17651Appointment of Georgia N. Somes as Postmaster of Mount Desert (1908)
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Certificates
  • Other, Post offices
  • Other, Postal service employees
  • 11/17/1908
Description:
Official appointment of Georgia N. Somes as Postmaster of Mount Desert, Maine. Certificate notes that she was appointed on November 4, 1908 and executed a bond and took the oath of office on November 9. Signed by George v. L. Meyer, Postmaster of the United States on November 17, 1908.
14018Arthur H. Freeman to Raymond P. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1943
Description:
Deed for sale of land in Southwest Harbor, Maine, by Arthur H. Freeman to Raymond P. Somes
14036Arthur H. Freeman to Raymond P. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1943
Description:
For land in SW Harbor
9262Assorted Deeds
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Other, Deed
  • Places, Cemetery
  • State of Illinois
Description:
Six deeds associated with the family of LaRue Spiker: 1) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William and Alta Hays to Walter Dodge; 2) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Richmond Wheeler to J. Fred Spiker; 3) Deed of a cemetery lot in Bushnell, Illinois, to J. F. Spiker; 4) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William Holchousen to Peter Hersey; 5) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Walter Dodge to J.E. Spiker; 6) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois from several people to William Hays. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.6 [show more]
3833Bequeath to Somesville Congregational Church
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Congregational churches
  • Aug 10, 1928
Description:
Photocopy of bequest of $1,000 to church for a fund to be known as the Mary B. Somes fund. Appears it may be a Congregational Church document
3830Bequeath to Union Church
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Congregational churches
  • Other, Estates
  • nd
Description:
George A. Somes bequesth of $1,000 to Union Church. Photocopy of portion of will
3591Calendar of Wills
  • Document, Legal, Will
  • Other, Wills
Description:
Photocopy from a Calendar of Wills showing that Samuel Somes was an executor of the will of Nathaniel Banker in 1772.
3611Certificate of Incorporation, Village Improvement Society
  • Document, Legal, Charter
  • 1936
Description:
Outlines purpose, names/addresses of officers and directors, location of office.
9220Certificate of Organizatin of a Corporation under the General Law
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Incorporation
  • Other, TEPCO
  • State of Maine, Secretary of State
  • 6/16/1967
Description:
Six page photocopy of certificate of incorporation of Maine company, TEPCO. This established TEPCO as an industrial company with the purpose of manufacturing and power generation and distribution. Copy of this deed is of poor quality. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.10
3400Church Pew Subscription
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • c 1850
Description:
Contract between pew subscribers and the Somesville Union Church to build a meeting house. Paper backed. Black frame .5” wide. Paper mounted on fabric. Two sheets of paper glued together. Typed transcript of document in object file.
18783Contact between Houghton Mifflin Co and S.A. Eliot
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Houghton Mifflin Co.
  • 1/26/1925
Description:
1 typed page Contact between Houghton Mifflin Co and S.A. Eliot covering copyrights and royalties for the next printing of Mount Desert: A History.
3938Contract betw. Thaddeus Somes and mariners
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Sailors
Description:
Official document indicating the mariners' monthly wages for working on Brig. "Adelma" from Bangor to Washington and back; no date. Mariners were from Trenton, St. Stephens, and Mt. Desert; three on foremast, one mate, and one steward. Verso is copy of "An Act for the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchant's Service..."
4410(Copy) of Deed for Right of Way from Ernest Kittridge to Fred P. Smith
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1928
Description:
Gives right of way from "the Marsh lot" in Bar Harbor to highway from Somesville to Town Hill.
2715Court Case NEHGC Vs. Nancy Harris
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
Description:
Fax from Foulke on the Agreement (Draft 14) between Nancy Harris et all and Northeast Harbor Golf Club July 16, 1999, and Exhibit A. Origional Copy of Docket No. CV-91-82 Northeast Harbor Golf Club (Plaintiff) V. Nancy Harris, et al. (Defendants) Order on Bill of Costs
3768Court Record of lease of mill dam by John A. Somes
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Mills
  • 11/27/1909
Description:
Portion of a legal document leasing 1/3 of mill and mill privelege to John A. Somes by John J. Somes and Thadeus Somes saw mill ship yard sawmill shipyard