Jo Frederiksen
Posted in Abolitionists, Blackhawk County, California, Cecil County, Civil War, Guthrie County, Harford County, Hicksite, Iowa, Lancaster County, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Brown, Quakers, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Slavery, Underground Railroad
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Background – I have spent the last several years seeking information on my GGG-Grandfather Ellwood Brown and his involvement in the Underground Railroad, after reading his biography and discovering my GGG-Grandmother’s obituary, which mentioned them helping to run the movement, …
Ellwood Brown – Stalwart Abolitionist, Dedicated to Freedom Read More »
Jo Frederiksen
Posted in Cavendish-Teakean, Clearwater County, Idaho, Lapwai, Memorial Day, Military Service, Nez Perce County, Southwick, World War II (WWII)
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Since I began this website, a couple of years ago, I have done a Memorial Day post to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The first post covered the Civil War, last year I covered WWI and this year …
Memorial Day 2018 – Remembering Those We Lost in World War II Read More »
Jo Frederiksen
Posted in Canada, Cavendish Cemetery, Cavendish-Teakean, Clearwater County, Gifford, Holidays, Idaho, Lapwai, Memorial Day, Military Service, Orofino, West Virginia, World War I (WWI)
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The six names listed below are the young men from, or with connections to, the Clearwater Valley. These men made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in “The Great War.” I hope you will take a moment to reflect on …
Remembering the fallen – Clearwater Valley Soldiers – in the ‘Great War’ Read More »
Jo Frederiksen
Posted in Cecil County, Civil War, Colorado, Grays Harbor, Guthrie County, Hicksite, Hoquiam, Iowa, Lake County, Lancaster County, Leadville, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Brown, Quakers, Twin Lakes, Washington
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Patriotism is one of the noblest and loftiest emotions of the heart, it should be along with our religion and our homes the first best thought. Where would be today our happy homes, if it was not for this strong …
Jo Frederiksen
Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Clearwater County, Colorado, Greenwood, Guthrie County, Harlan, Idaho, Iowa, Lake County, Leadville, Military Service, Orofino, Pennsylvania Brown, Pierce City, Pitkin County, Quakers, Spanish-American War, Upper Fords Creek
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During his lifetime John Paxon “Jack” Harlan’s career involved being a miner, merchant, farmer, trapper, teacher, soldier, historian, public servant, civic leader, timber cruiser, coroner et al. Following is a brief synopsis of his life: John Paxon Harlan John “Jack” Paxon Harlan was born …
Jack of All Trades, Master of Many – J. P. Harlan Homesteads in Idaho Read More »
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