During the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) worked for the US Sanitary Commission, which promoted clean and hygienic conditions for
Tag: 1800s
(WV): The Sinks of Gandy
My friend Ben stopped by for a visit and we discussed my blog and sudden dive into “all things West Virginia history”. He asked me
History: Frank Leslie and his Illustrated Newspaper
While researching an artist, born in West Virginia, I learned about a newspaper for which he sketched the illustrations. The name of the newspaper was
Genealogy: Roy G McCombie, Great Grandfather
Roy George McCombie, my great Grandfather. This picture was posted by a cousin on Ancestry. He called him “Pop”. I have not found any stories
Genealogy: Unfamiliar Familia
In working on a family line in which I am incommunicado, I wanted to take the approach of almost over-verifying my various ties. With the
Thoughts and Ponderances 