Pioneers of Cavendish-Teakean Idaho
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, my interest was piqued and the research began. After reaching out to historians and scavenging …
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 will be WWII. Because this website focuses on the Cavendish-Teakean area, this post will cover …
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 the lives lived and sacrificed, for God and Country, as we honor the fallen this weekend. Private …
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 government, whose beneficent laws, like the all pervading sunlight, are above and around us everywhere? …
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 on February 9, 1866 in Guthrie County, Iowa to George Washington and Emma Webster (Brown) Harlan, …
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