c1840 antique HUGH McLELLAN GENEALOGY gorham me EARLY SETTLERS FAMILY MANUSCRIPT For Sale

c1840 antique HUGH McLELLAN GENEALOGY gorham me EARLY SETTLERS FAMILY MANUSCRIPT
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An interesting early American handwritten historical and genealogical manuscript documenting the McLellan familyand their settlement in Maine during the 1730s and 1740s.

The manuscript traces the experiences of Hugh McLellan, his wife Elizabeth, and their family, beginning with their departure from Londonderry, County Antrim, Ireland, and their subsequent immigration to colonial New England.

According to the account, the family arrived in Boston in 1734, having traveled aboard the vessel Eagle. The narrative describes their search for land, difficulties encountered in establishing a homestead, and eventual settlement in Gorham, Maine.

Of particular historical interest are references to:

• The family\'s origins in Londonderry, Ireland, and immigration to America.

• The ship Eagle and arrival in Boston in 1734.

• Early settlement in Maine, including Falmouth, Westbrook, and Gorham.

• Land ownership, farming, and the hardships of frontier settlement.

• Religious differences and the treatment of Irish immigrants.

• The family\'s return to Falmouth and subsequent move to Gorham around 1738–1741.

• An encounter involving an Indigenous man, described in the manuscript.

• The experiences of early settlers, including the transportation of household goods and establishment of homes.

• Genealogical information concerning members of the McLellan family and other early residents.

One particularly interesting passage describes Hugh McLellan\'s arrival in Gorham and his discovery that the area was still largely wilderness.

The manuscript also includes a handwritten list of individuals residing in Gorham in November 1741, providing potentially valuable information for researchers studying the town\'s earliest inhabitants.

Additional family records include names, dates of death, and ages, extending into the early nineteenth century.

The writing is in period cursive ink, with occasional corrections and crossed-out passages, suggesting a handwritten historical account or working transcription rather than a formally printed history.

Condition: Antique manuscript with age toning, scattered staining, handling wear, occasional ink corrections, and some light show-through. Please examine the photographs carefully for completeness and condition.

An appealing piece of early Maine history, particularly for collectors of colonial American manuscripts, Scotch-Irish immigration history, New England settlement, and McLellan family genealogy.

Noyes
Thinney
Rich
Rev Jewett

and others (having difficulty interpreting names at the end).

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.




Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: See listing description and photos.











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