Category: Maryland

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 »

Tagged with: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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 …

Patriot, Political Activist & Progressive – Emma Webster (Brown) Harlan – A 19th Century Woman Read More »

Tagged with: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

James William Brown and Martha Jane Carper A bit of background on the Brown lines.  There are two different Brown lines in my family and both have ties to the Clearwater Valley.  In an attempt to avoid confusion I will …

Virginia Born – Idaho Bound… with a stop, or two, along the way Read More »

Tagged with: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,