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First Newspaper in Early Ontario “Upper Canada Gazette”
The first newspaper in the province, the "Upper Canada Gazette" established in 1793 to disseminate government information, is a valuable historical record.
When Upper Canada...
The Natick Cobbler – Henry Wilson, Part 1
The life of Henry Wilson, second Vice President under President U.S. Grant, was a real American success story. Born in poverty, he worked his...
Cornelius Vanderbilt: Commodore Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt dropped out of school at the age of 11 to work on the docks in New York. By age 16 he was...
Cultural Impact of the Cherokee Syllabary
With the acceptance of his syllabary as the official written form of the Cherokee language, Sequoyah was in the ascendancy. Even some of his...
Firsts in Connecticut History
A fascinating look at some of the important "firsts" in the history of Connecticut, from 1639 to1900.
Every state has much to be proud of,...
The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams
When Louisa Johnson married John Quincy Adams, she had no idea what she was in for. British-born Louisa was an outsider in the eyes...
Louisa Adams in Saint Petersburg
In 1809, Louisa Adams moved with her husband to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The six years the family spent there were very stressful for Louisa.
President...
The Van Buren Boys – Four Diverse Brothers
Eighth president Martin Van Buren was the father of four sons. "The Van Buren Boys" would grow into four very different men.
When their father,...
The Presidential Election of 1824: Henry Clay Engineers a Victory for John Quincy Adams
Although Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, the House of Representatives denied him the presidency in 1825 by supporting rival John Quincy Adams.
For the...
Oliver Loving – Pioneer of the Cattle Drive
Kentucky farmer Oliver Loving moved his family to Texas in 1843, pioneered the long-distance cattle drive, and helped establish the Goodnight/Loving trail.
Oliver Loving (1812-1867)...