Seeking primary research material (soldier diaries, letters, and photos) of Civil War soldiers who served in the 2nd or 5th Maine Batteries

Maine fielded seven light artillery batteries during the Civil War. I am seeking soldier diaries, letters, and photos of Civil War soldiers who served in the 2nd or 5th Maine Batteries. If any Maine Genealogy Network member owns or has information…Continue

Tags: Battery, 5th, Maine, 2nd, letter

Started by Daniel Ernest Peters in Open Forum Jan 12.

Hotchkiss family

Searching for my 2nd great Grandmother, Sarah Augusta Hotchkiss. Per census and other records born circa 1832 in Maine. Have located a John Hotchkiss in that time frame but no link to Sarah. I have reason to think that Eden, Hancock may be the area…Continue

Started by James Swinson in Surname Queries: G-J Dec 9, 2021.

Jedidiah Leighton Keen(e)

Searching for birth record for Jedidiah Leighton Keen/Keene born 11/29/1848 possibly in Falmouth, ME.  Son of Joseph Hutchinson Keen and Lydia Hutchinson.  Married Chloe Imogene Keen (yes, she was also a Keen) on 8/13/1870.  Thanks!Continue

Started by Sue Kelderhouse in Surname Queries: K-M Dec 8, 2021.

Maloon family of Newport and Hermon Maine.

I found a bible belonging to the HICKS/MALOON family from these areas. Would like to find the family and reylturn it to them.BrendaContinue

Started by Brenda Hensley in Open Forum Oct 23, 2021.