Family papers, 1830-1939 (bulk 1880-1930)

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Family papers, 1830-1939 (bulk 1880-1930)

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The collection contains records, maps and surveys of members of the Gardner family, surveyors in Calais, Maine, from about 1830 to 1939 as well as maps by Richard V. Hayden. Included are a few scattered county and municipal records for communities in Washington County, Maine. Also included are surveying notes and notebooks of both John Gardner and Richard V. Hayden. Series II contains approximately 675 items and makes up most of the collection. It includes maps, plans, and surveys done by the Gardners and Richard V. Hayden.

1 box13 map drawers of plans, maps and surveys (ca. 675 items)

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7789484

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Gardner, Benjamin Franklin, 1900-....

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Gardner, John, 1801-1888.

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Gardner family.

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John Gardner, born in 1801, was the principal surveyor in Calais, Maine from about 1830 until his death in 1888. He did original layouts for many towns and roads in eastern Washington County. He was also a schoolteacher and served several terms as county commissioner after the Civil War. After his death, his son, Benjamin Gardner, took over the business for a short time until his son, Benjamin E. Gardner, returned to Calais in the late 1890's. Benjamin E. Gardner was a civil enginee...

Hayden, Richard Vose, 1795-1870

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Surveyor, of Robbinston, Me.; b. in Winslow, Me. From the description of R.V. Hayden diaries, 1822 Apr. 22-1867 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154690536 Richard Vose Hayden was born on May 28, 1795, in Winslow, District of Maine, and lived for most of his life in Robbinston. He also spent time in Washington, D.C. and New York City, as well as in various places in Maine. Information from the diaries indicates that he worked at a variety of professions, especially as ...