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Did you know… Sojourner Truth?

Sojourner Truth ( c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an African American, born into slavery in Esopus, New York, about 96 miles north of New York City. She was one of twelve children. Her parents were owned by Colonel Hardenbergh, an officer … Continued

Civil War Quote of the week

“The river was dyed with the blood of the slaughtered for two hundred yards. The approximate loss was upward of five hundred killed, but few of the officers escaping. My loss was about twenty killed. It is hoped that these … Continued

Did you know… Josiah Bartlett?

Continuing series on Signers of the Declaration of Independence Josiah Bartlett (December 2, 1729– May 19, 1795) was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, fourth son of Deacon Stephen and Hannah(Emery) Bartlett from England. Stephen Bartlett was deacon of the First Church of … Continued

Did you know… The Northernmost battle of the Civil War?

Civil War Tuesdays John Hunt Morgan  (June 1, 1825 – September 4, 1864) was a flamboyant Confederate Civil War general, who used unconventional tactics and often made his own orders and rules. In June 1863 Morgan obtained permission from General … Continued

Did you know… Carter Braxton?

Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Carter Braxton ( September 10, 1736 – October 10, 1797 ) was born to wealth, power and privilege. His father George Braxton Jr. was a rich landowner and merchant. His mother, … Continued

Epidemics – Small Pox 1837-38

Pandemic – How far we’ve come – and how far we have to go Smallpox is one of the most deadly diseases in history. Its exact origins stretch back into the mists of time, but it was likely the disease … Continued

Did you know… Charles Carrol of Carrolton?

Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Charles Carrol of Carrolton ( September 19, 1737 – November 14, 1832) is referred to this way because of the numerous other Charles Carrol relatives. His ancestor, also Charles Carrol, … Continued

Did you know… Adelbert Ames?

The American Civil War Adelbert Ames( October 31, 1835 – April 13, 1933) was a Federal Civil War brevet major general, the last full general of the Civil War alive in 1933. After Michael Shaara’s book, “Killer Angels”, and the … Continued

Did you know… Samuel Chase?

Continuing series on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Samuel Chase ( April 17, 1741 – June 19, 1811 ) was an only child, born to Reverend Thomas Chase and Matilda Walker in Somerset County, Maryland. His father was … Continued

17th Century Justice

Justice was different in the 17th century – this would sure cut down on crime rate and prison crowding – from “The Blue Laws of Connecticut” p. 74 published 1656: (17th Century spelling preserved  BURGLARY AND THEFT.Forasmuch as many persons … Continued