Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2022.100.96 |
Collection |
A Window on the Past columns |
Object Name |
Clipping, Newspaper |
Reference code |
US SPHi 2022.100.96 |
Title |
Malaga Island, part 2 |
Date |
2022 |
Scope & Content |
Feature story about South Portland's ties to the residents of Malaga Island, including John Murphy, known as the King of Malaga Island, who later lived at 78 Pickett Street, South Portland, Maine. William Franklin Darling, who lived at 228 Front Street, was also descendent from residents of Malaga Island. A Window on the Past history column by Seth Goldstein, development director of the South Portland Historical Society. Published in the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Sentry, December 2, 2022. **Carol Darling Campbell called on 12/13/2022 with corrections. Information from her Grammie Upton's diary. According to Carol: Long ago, there were two Darling brothers, Ben Jr. and Isaac. Ben Jr. and his family went to Malaga Island. However, Isaac Darling went to Harpswell, the Cundy's Harbor area, and William Franklin Darling is descended from Isaac. It goes Isaac - George - George - George - William Franklin Darling (Carol's grandfather). |
Search Terms |
A Window on the Past (news columns) |
People |
Goldstein, Seth E. Murphy, John H. Murphy, Sarah Louise Moore Tyler |