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Andrew B. Spurling
Andrew Barclay Spurling (March 20, 1833 – August 22, 1906) was an officer in the Union Army. Serving in the American Civil War, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Early life Spurling was born March 20, 1833, in Cranberry Isles, Maine, the son of Captain Samuel L. Spurling and Abigail Hadlock. Both his father and grandfather were seafarers by trade. His grandfather, Captain Benjamin Spurling, was in the War of 1812, and spent time as a prisoner on a British man-of-war. Spurling's father, Captain Samuel Spurling, was master of the schooner ''Cashier'' of Cranberry Isles and had several run-ins with Pirate, pirates in the Caribbean. On at least one occasion he was rewarded for having defeated pirates. Spurling attended school until the age of 12, when he became a sailor. Career Early career Spurling remained a sailor until the age of 18, when he moved to California to work as a miner. His health suffered in the mines, and within a couple of years he left mining to bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cranberry Isles, Maine
Cranberry Isles is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The Town of Cranberry Isles includes five islands: Great Cranberry Island (with the postal designation Cranberry Isles, ZIP code 04625), Little Cranberry Island (with the postal designation Islesford, ZIP code 04646), Sutton Island, Bear Island, and Baker Island. Only the first two islands have post offices or year-round populations. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 141 people, 70 households, and 33 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 375 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.7% African American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. There were 70 households, of which 20.0% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
