“Alvah Murch Batchelder (1/18/1879-c.1961) was from Frankfort, Maine, possibly born in Prospect, Maine. He worked as a blacksmith at several establishments in Waldo County, such as the Stockton Springs Ship Yard, Granite Works, and the Genci & Ellis Stone Shed, and he made all of the tools he used to build his instruments. Alvah also worked for the granite quarry that provided stone for Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. Alvah was also a popular fiddler around New England. The fiddle tune known as "Atlanta Hornpipe" and "Quigley's Reel" is also known as "Batchelder's Reel." His 1936 arrangement of "Ross's Reel No. 1" was also popular. "Sioux City Sue" was always the last song of the night at Alvah's performances. As a bandleader, Alvah apparently had a good sense of humor. One night at a dance, only a few couples decided to cut the rug. Seeing the mostly empty dance floor, Alvah announced that it wasn't worth the band's time to play if everyone didn't dance. He then put his violin down and turned his back to the audience until they decided to see things his way.” - “The A.M. Batchelder Violin” by Bill Grass, www.BillGrass.com, Accessed online 07/20/10; http://www.billgrass.com/batchelder.htm Allie was a violin mentor to Ralph Warren Stanley.
Description: “Alvah Murch Batchelder (1/18/1879-c.1961) was from Frankfort, Maine, possibly born in Prospect, Maine. He worked as a blacksmith at several establishments in Waldo County, such as the Stockton Springs Ship Yard, Granite Works, and the Genci & Ellis Stone Shed, and he made all of the tools he used to build his instruments. Alvah also worked for the granite quarry that provided stone for Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. Alvah was also a popular fiddler around New England. The fiddle tune known as "Atlanta Hornpipe" and "Quigley's Reel" is also known as "Batchelder's Reel." His 1936 arrangement of "Ross's Reel No. 1" was also popular. "Sioux City Sue" was always the last song of the night at Alvah's performances. As a bandleader, Alvah apparently had a good sense of humor. One night at a dance, only a few couples decided to cut the rug. Seeing the mostly empty dance floor, Alvah announced that it wasn't worth the band's time to play if everyone didn't dance. He then put his violin down and turned his back to the audience until they decided to see things his way.” - “The A.M. Batchelder Violin” by Bill Grass, www.BillGrass.com, Accessed online 07/20/10; http://www.billgrass.com/batchelder.htm Allie was a violin mentor to Ralph Warren Stanley. [show more]
"The sidewheel steamer "Bay State" was built at Bath in 1895…" "...On September 24, 1916 she ran aground at Cape Elizabeth and later slid off the rocks and sank." - Penobscot Bay, Mount Desert and Eastport Steamboat Album by Allie Ryan, p. 56 - 1972 To learn more about steamboats consult - The Steamship Historical Society of America - 1029 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914 - E-mail - info@sshsa.org - http://www.sshsa.org/.
Description: "The sidewheel steamer "Bay State" was built at Bath in 1895…" "...On September 24, 1916 she ran aground at Cape Elizabeth and later slid off the rocks and sank." - Penobscot Bay, Mount Desert and Eastport Steamboat Album by Allie Ryan, p. 56 - 1972 To learn more about steamboats consult - The Steamship Historical Society of America - 1029 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914 - E-mail - info@sshsa.org - http://www.sshsa.org/. [show more]
Description: Photographer Henry L. Rand labeled this photograph as being "Rice's Point," but the place is actually "Race Point" on Great Cranberry Island.
Beulah W. Beal (1904-1985) was born on February 10, 1904 to Sydney Jackson Beal, a seaman and Geneva L. (Thompson) Beal in Bucks Harbor, Maine. Beulah married Forest Shepard Stevens Jr. (1904-), son of Forrest Shepard Stevens and Mertina C. (Ackley) Stevens of Cutler, Maine on September 18, 1927. Beulah’s husband, known as F. Shepard Stevens worked in a pulp mill in Old Town, Maine in 1930. By 1940 he was a bleacher in a pulp mill and they lived on Davenport Street in Milford, Maine. Beulah had attended college for two years. In 1967 F. Shepard ran for the Maine State Legislature and lost. Beulah was active in the Old Town Y.M.C.A. The Shepards had two children, Jane and F. Shepard III. Beulah W. (Beal) Stevens died on February 4, 1985 in Bangor, Maine. She lived in Millinocket and was buried in Milford Cemetery, Milford, Maine.
Description: Beulah W. Beal (1904-1985) was born on February 10, 1904 to Sydney Jackson Beal, a seaman and Geneva L. (Thompson) Beal in Bucks Harbor, Maine. Beulah married Forest Shepard Stevens Jr. (1904-), son of Forrest Shepard Stevens and Mertina C. (Ackley) Stevens of Cutler, Maine on September 18, 1927. Beulah’s husband, known as F. Shepard Stevens worked in a pulp mill in Old Town, Maine in 1930. By 1940 he was a bleacher in a pulp mill and they lived on Davenport Street in Milford, Maine. Beulah had attended college for two years. In 1967 F. Shepard ran for the Maine State Legislature and lost. Beulah was active in the Old Town Y.M.C.A. The Shepards had two children, Jane and F. Shepard III. Beulah W. (Beal) Stevens died on February 4, 1985 in Bangor, Maine. She lived in Millinocket and was buried in Milford Cemetery, Milford, Maine. [show more]
Douglas “Doug” Emerson Beal Jr. (1952-) was born on August 26, 1952 to Douglas Emerson Beal and Joanne Helen (MacLeod) Beal in Southwest Harbor, Maine. He graduated from Mount Desert Island High School in the Class of 1970. His class started at Pemetic High School in Southwest Harbor for two years and finished in the new Island High School for the last two years. Doug had an interest in engineering, specifically marine engineering. He taught himself the skills he has used in his career as a noted marine salvage specialist.
Description: Douglas “Doug” Emerson Beal Jr. (1952-) was born on August 26, 1952 to Douglas Emerson Beal and Joanne Helen (MacLeod) Beal in Southwest Harbor, Maine. He graduated from Mount Desert Island High School in the Class of 1970. His class started at Pemetic High School in Southwest Harbor for two years and finished in the new Island High School for the last two years. Doug had an interest in engineering, specifically marine engineering. He taught himself the skills he has used in his career as a noted marine salvage specialist. [show more]
Harvard R. Beal was born to Vinal Osmond and Nettie Etta (Alley) Beal in 1897. Harvard married Elva Leone Spurling (1898-1980), daughter of Warren Adelbert and Ella Florence (Bulger) Spurling. Harvard R. Beal died in 1967. Elva Leone (Spurling) Beal died in 1980.
Description: Harvard R. Beal was born to Vinal Osmond and Nettie Etta (Alley) Beal in 1897. Harvard married Elva Leone Spurling (1898-1980), daughter of Warren Adelbert and Ella Florence (Bulger) Spurling. Harvard R. Beal died in 1967. Elva Leone (Spurling) Beal died in 1980.
Father – Vinal Osmond Beal (1867-1944) Mother – Nettie Etta Alley (1874-1967) Birth Date – May 3, 1894 Born at – Jonesport, Maine Significant Siblings - Beal - Harvard Riley Beal (1897-1967) Spouse Name – Velora Mamie (Torrey) Reade (1885-1965) Spouse Parents – Fred Milton Torrey (1858-1932) and Jessie Benson Kelley (1861-1941) Wedding Date – August 22, 1912 Wedding Place – Southwest Harbor, Maine Death Date – December 7, 1965 Death Place – Ellsworth, Maine
Description: Father – Vinal Osmond Beal (1867-1944) Mother – Nettie Etta Alley (1874-1967) Birth Date – May 3, 1894 Born at – Jonesport, Maine Significant Siblings - Beal - Harvard Riley Beal (1897-1967) Spouse Name – Velora Mamie (Torrey) Reade (1885-1965) Spouse Parents – Fred Milton Torrey (1858-1932) and Jessie Benson Kelley (1861-1941) Wedding Date – August 22, 1912 Wedding Place – Southwest Harbor, Maine Death Date – December 7, 1965 Death Place – Ellsworth, Maine [show more]