Author Archives: Don Taylor

Unidentified Faces – Dyer, Libby, and Six Unlabeled Women

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Don Taylor

Linwood Dyer Collection, Part 097By Don Taylor IntroductionThe Scarborough Historical Society maintains several important photographic collections documenting people, places, and events. In this installment of Faces from the Past, I examine eight more photographs from the Linwood Dyer Collection. Sadly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Genealogy, Linwood Dyer Collection, Faces from the Past | Tagged Maine genealogy, Cabinet Cards, Linwood Dyer Collection, Portland Maine Photographers, Faces from the Past, Libby family, Cumberland County Maine, Dyer family, Scarborough Historical Society, Jackson & Kinney, Cape Elizabeth Maine | Leave a comment

Johann “John” Huber (1880–1948) & The Pfeinclauf Register

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Don Taylor

A newly examined Swiss Familienregister reveals the full family of Johann “John” Huber — Ancestor #14 in the Darling-Huber line — born 1880 in Windlach, Canton Zürich, and the son of farmer Johann Jakob Huber and Katharina Nüsslingen. Seven children, one emigrant, and two words in the remarks column: in Amerika. This sketch brings John’s Swiss origins into focus for the first time. Continue reading →

Posted in Darling-Huber, Ancestor Sketch, Ancestor Features | Tagged New Glarus Wisconsin, Jakob Huber, Saginaw County Michigan, James Township, Pfeinclauf, Huber, Genealogy Research, Darling-Huber, Switzerland, Trümpi, Swiss Reformed, Trumpi, Canton Zürich, Katharina Nüsslingen, Family History, Johann Huber, Bertha Barbara Trümpi, John Huber, Windlach, Immigration 1901, Swiss Immigration, Swiss Genealogy, Ancestor Sketch, Familienregister | Leave a comment

Faces from the Past – Dyer & Hersey

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Don Taylor

This installment of Faces from the Past examines five photographs from the Linwood Dyer Collection, combining studio analysis and genealogical research to identify members of the Dyer and Hersey families. Through census records, city directories, and photographic dating techniques, these images are placed within their late 19th-century context, helping reconnect individuals with their families and communities. Continue reading →

Posted in Scarborough Historical Society and Museum, Linwood Dyer Collection, Maine History, Uncategorized, Faces from the Past | Tagged Hersey family, A C Lewis photographer, Dyer family, Lamson Studio, Florence Perry Dyer, Portland Maine, Clifford W Dyer, Elwyn Rice Dyer, Henry T C Hersey, Addie Dyer, Cabinet Cards, Haverhill Massachusetts, Anderson photographer, Genealogy Research, Hanson photographer, 19th century photography, H M Smith photographer | Leave a comment

Faces From the Past: Five Scarborough High Students, Class of 1931

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Don Taylor

Five Scarborough High School students from the Class of 1931 are featured in this installment of Faces from the Past. These formal studio portraits—Berry, Grant, Lothrop, Milliken, and Plummer—offer a glimpse into the lives of young Scarborough residents during the early 20th century. Each image is paired with research drawn from yearbooks, census records, and family history sources. Continue reading →

Posted in Scarborough Schools, Scarborough Historical Society and Museum, Faces from the Past | Tagged Scarborough Maine, Kennedy Studio Portland Maine, 1930 census, Harlan Plummer, Maine genealogy, Ralph Berry, Four Corners yearbook, Barbara Grant, vintage portraits, Prouts Neck Road, Black Point Road, Plummer family, SHS Class of 1931, Milliken family, Pine Point Road, Find A Grave, Berry family, Rigby Road, Scarborough High School, Frances Lothrop, Beech Ridge Road, Marjorie Milliken, Scarborough genealogy | Leave a comment

Faces from the Past – Portland Boys as French Soldiers

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Don Taylor

A remarkable photograph from the Linwood Dyer Collection shows Portland boys dressed as French soldiers during a patriotic vaudeville program held at Burnham Gymnasium on April 1, 1916. The event raised funds for French war relief during World War I and featured performances by dozens of Portland children. Continue reading →

Posted in Portland History, Linwood Dyer Collection, Great War, Faces from the Past | Tagged Burnham Gymnasium, Portland Maine, Marianne, Richard Payson, Walter McClintock, William Cobb, Edward Marshall, John Verrill, Frederick Gignoux, 1916, Children's Pageants, French War Relief, Tisdale Photographer | Leave a comment

Author Archives: Don Taylor

Unidentified Faces – Dyer, Libby, and Six Unlabeled Women

Johann “John” Huber (1880–1948) & The Pfeinclauf Register

Faces from the Past – Dyer & Hersey

Faces From the Past: Five Scarborough High Students, Class of 1931

Faces from the Past – Portland Boys as French Soldiers

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