Ellwood Brown – Stalwart Abolitionist, Dedicated to Freedom

November 5, 2019 Jo Frederiksen 0 Comments

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 …

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

September 17, 2016 Jo Frederiksen 0 Comments

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?  …

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Jack of All Trades, Master of Many – J. P. Harlan Homesteads in Idaho

July 14, 2016 Jo Frederiksen 0 Comments

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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Remembering Civil War Heroes Who Served Their Country This Memorial Day

May 30, 2016 Jo Frederiksen 2 Comments

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 California. The soldiers mentioned in this post are not the only family members who served, …

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