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Curtis Family of Maine genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: M042

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Scope and Content

Contains genealogical material on the Curtis family of Maine, collected by the Reverend C.N. Sinnett. Includes information on many branches of the Curtis Family from 16th century England to 19th century Maine, focusing primarily on the branches that settled in Harpswell and Freeport.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865-1918, undated (bulk 1916-1918)
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1916 - 1918

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Descended from an ancient English family settled in the counties of Kent and Sussex, William Curtis came to New England in 1632 aboard the "Lion." His great-grandson, David Curtis, became the first of his family to move to Maine, settling in Harpswell about 1744 with his wife Bethia Sprague of Duxbury, Massachusetts. The couple had six children, the most prominent being Nehemiah Curtis, a militia commander before and during the Revolutionary War, and many descendants throughout Freeport and Harpswell, including Captain William Curtis.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Contains genealogical material on the Curtis family of Maine, collected by the Reverend C.N. Sinnett.

Related Names

Subject

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Curtis Family of Maine Genealogy Materials
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

http://library.bowdoin.edu/arch/index.shtml
Contact:
3000 College Station
Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
(207) 725-3288

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