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 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 California, Civil War, Guthrie County, Hicksite, Holidays, Iowa, Lancaster County, Memorial Day, Military Service, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Brown, Quakers, Santa Cruz County
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Background: This is part of the Brown line that originated in Maryland and Pennsylvania. This family has ties to the Webster’s and Harlan’s of Lancaster County. This family line has many branches that continued their journey West, some as far as …
Remembering Civil War Heroes Who Served Their Country This Memorial Day Read More »
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