“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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