The Miami Tribe in Indiana – Sample Chapter
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Sample Chapter – Interesting Hoosiers in History
Lester “Marvelo” Lake (July 1904 – August 1977)
The son of Clarence and Elizabeth Greatbatch Lake, Lester was native to New Trenton, Indiana in Franklin County. As a boy he attened District No. 8 School in New Trenton from 1911 until 1921. He worked as a clerk in his father’s general store in New Trenton. Sometime during these early years, he watched some magic acts performed by Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston and Eugene Laurant at the local chataqua festival sometime in 1930. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Interesting Hoosiers in History
Mansfield, Indiana
James Kelsey and Francis Dickson built a roller mill at the site that became Mansfield in 1819. A roller mill uses cylindrical rollers to grind grain. Millers sometimes installed roller mills instead of the more familiar gristmill that uses stone wheels to make flour and meal from grain Continue reading Mansfield, Indiana
A History of Indiana – Beginnings
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The Miami Tribe in Indiana
The Miami tribe, along with their associated tribes the Piankashaw, Wea and Kickapoo occupied the Wabash River Valley in northern, central and southwestern Indiana. The Miami Tribe in Indiana includes their history, lifestyle and much more about the Miami culture in Indiana. Learn about the leading chiefs, their festivals and folklore.
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Juliet V. Strauss
Juliet V. Strauss (Jan. 7, 1863 – May 22, 1918)
The second of four daughters born to William and Susan King Humphreys, Juliet was a native of Rockport, Indiana. As young girl, she loved wandering in the forest, a trait that earned her the nickname “Gypsy.” This later shortened to “Gyp.” She displayed a talent for writing at an early age. Many of the children asked her to complete their writing assignments. Continue reading Juliet V. Strauss
Council of War at Crown Point
On July 7, 1776, five generals met at Crown Point to hold a council of war. The danger to the fledgling rebel cause was serious. General Guy Carleton’s forces, arrayed in Canada, threatened to sweep south and join the British force led by General Howe now threatening to invade New York. If successful, the action would slice the New England colonies away from those to the south. The American generals at Crown Point desperately needed to slow the British advance. The four generals were:
Commanding Northern Department – Major General Philip Schuyler,
Commander of the Canadian army – General Horatio Gates
Major General John Sullivan
General Benedict Arnold
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June 7, 1776 – Richard Henry Lee Introduced Resolution for Declaration of Independence
Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794)
The son of Colonel Thomas and Hannah Harrison Ludwell Lee, Richard was native to Westmoreland County, Virginia. The Lee family had served as military officers and diplomats, which provided the growing boy with a template for his later political life. During his early years he received his education from a tutor at the family home in Stratford, Virginia in Stratford Hall. Lee voyaged to England in 1748 to attend the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, in Yorkshire, England. After finishing school, he toured Europe and then returned to Virginia in 1753 to help his brothers settle his parents’, who had died in 1750, estate. Continue reading June 7, 1776 – Richard Henry Lee Introduced Resolution for Declaration of Independence
Indiana’s First Governor – Jonathan Jennings
Native to Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Jonathan’s parents were Reverend Jacob and Mary Kennedy Jennings. Both of his parents practiced medicine, as in addition to his ministerial duties Jacob was a doctor. Mary assisted him in his practice and may have possessed a medical degree. Sometime around 1790 the family migrated to Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, where Jonathan grew up. He attended the public schools in the area and received home schooling. His mother passed away in 1792 and his sister Sarah, and his brother, Ebenezer took over his care. He studied law at Washington, Pennsylvania. Sometime before 1806 he moved to Steubenville, Ohio, to join his brother’s law practice. Continue reading Indiana’s First Governor – Jonathan Jennings
A Busy Week During the Revolutionary War
The members of the Council of Indian Affairs wished to discourage the tribes of the Iroquois League from allying with Britain during their war of independence from Britain. They extended an invitation to the League to meet with them in Philadelphia. A delegation of chiefs traveled to New York, arriving there by May 16. They continued to Philadelphia, arriving there on May 25, 1776, and requested to meet with the Congress. The Congress voted to meet with them on May 27 at 11:00 AM. Continue reading A Busy Week During the Revolutionary War
Washington Appoints John Manley as Commodore of his Fleet
General George Washington appointed John Manley as Commodore of his fleet, which became known as George Washington’s Fleet Continue reading Washington Appoints John Manley as Commodore of his Fleet
The American Revolution – 1776
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Podcast – The First Thirteen Colonies
This is the story of the first 13 American colonies, from the time of their first settlement until the eve of the French and Indian War. This was the beginning of the colonial era when the process of creating America as we know it began. The history of the 13 colonies is the beginning of the United States History as many of our traditions, laws and much of our culture began. Continue reading Podcast – The First Thirteen Colonies
The Central Canal Walk in Indianapolis
In the dawning years of the Nineteenth Century, the quest for fast, cheap transportation of freight over long distances seemed in reach with the construction and economic success of the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal connected New York City with the Great Lakes. It spurred New York’s growth as a major commercial center. It also provided encouragement more canal construction across the United States. Landlocked states like Indiana seized on canals as the answer to open markets in inland cities that lacked navigable rivers. The Wabash and Erie was the first of these projects tackled by Indiana. Continue reading The Central Canal Walk in Indianapolis
War Between the Colonies – The Yankee and Pennamite War
Greetings, in this episode I discuss a dispute over land erupted between the Yankees and Pennamites in 1775.
The Wyoming Valley in the Appalachian area of northeastern Pennsylvania became the focus of warring factions from Connecticut and Pennsylvanians after the French and Indian War ended in 1763. The colonists had driven the Delaware tribe out of the coveted valley after the death of Teedyuscung, King of the Delaware in 1763. Problems among the white colonists arose because of a mistake made one hundred years earlier by King Charles II. Continue reading War Between the Colonies – The Yankee and Pennamite War
Classification of the Colonies
The classifications of the colonies the British established in the New World consisted of 3 types, proprietary, charter and crown colonies.
Proprietary Colonies
Most of the colonies began life as a proprietary colony. Theoretically, the Crown owned all the land in the colony. Under the proprietary system, the monarch granted a man, or group of men via a charter, the rights to manage a defined region of land. The man, or group, were known as proprietors and the group was called a corporation. He/they had the right to appoint governors, set up courts, organize assemblies and otherwise manage the colony. This was the earliest type of colony. Many of the proprietors did not live in, or even visit, the colony they managed. This type of colony proved inefficient, and most were later converted to royal colonies. Continue reading Classification of the Colonies
The First Thirteen Colonies
This is the story of the first 13 American colonies, from the time of their first settlement until the eve of the French and Indian War. This was the beginning of the colonial era when the process of creating America as we know it began. The history of the 13 colonies is the beginning of the United States History as many of our traditions, laws and much of our culture began. Continue reading The First Thirteen Colonies
Congress Authorized Legalized Piracy
Congress Authorized Legalized PiracyGreetings, today we learn that the Congress authorized legalized piracy during the early days of 1776.This an … Continue reading Congress Authorized Legalized Piracy
A Hand Full of Events from March 22 – 28, 1776.
A Hand Full of Events from March 22 – 28, 1776.Greetings, today we visit the week of March 22 – … Continue reading A Hand Full of Events from March 22 – 28, 1776.
Adam Smith Publishes the Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith completed seventeen years of note taking and ten years of writing by publishing The Wealth of Nations on March 9, 1776. Regarded as the leading book on economics even today, The Wealth of Nations helped establish the free enterprise system. Continue reading Adam Smith Publishes the Wealth of Nations
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 