Military Records & Histories

The Journals of Ashley Bowen (1728-1813). Transcribed in Volume 44 and Volume 45 of the Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, in collaboration with the Marblehead Museum. Originals available at the Museum. The detailed journals of a sailor, sailmaker, and resident at the heart of industry and culture of Marblehead, as well as his experiences in the French & Indian War.

Marblehead’s Soldiers, Sailors, and Prisoners of War of the American Revolution. A list of Marblehead residents who served during the war, compiled from Glover’s Regiments Rosters, POW Records, and the printed series, Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War. A compilation from the archives, prepared and published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with chapter 100, resolves of 1891.

Marblehead’s Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines During the Civil War. A compiled resource from the publication, Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of the Civil War, Compiled and published by the adjutant-general in accordance with chapter 475, Acts of 1899 and chapter 64, Resolves of 1930.

Marblehead Manual by Samuel Roads, Jr., 1883. Extracts from Nathan and Edward Bowen’s Journals, 1757-1808; extracts from the journal of a privateersman in British prisons and prison ships during the War of 1912, 1813-1815; a list of prisoners who died at Dartmoor prison, and lists of selectmen, town clerks, and other public officials. 

Marblehead in World War II, D-Day by Sean Casey. A chapter from the upcoming publication, One Town’s War, about Marblehead and Marbleheaders during World War II at home and oversees.

Marblehead in World War II, December 7, 1941 by Sean Casey. A chapter from the upcoming publication, One Town’s War, about Marblehead and Marbleheaders during World War II at home and overseas.

The History and Traditions of Marblehead. Samuel Roads, Jr. In numerous late 19th century editions, local historian Samuel Roads, Jr. recounted the history and lore of Marblehead. 1880 edition. The 1897 edition includes additional information, including detailed appendices and history of people of color and native peoples.