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The History of the Butterfly, Part 114: Indian Agent Street
“Indian Agents” were individuals who were authorized to interact with various Indian tribes on behalf of the federal government. Prior to the Black Hawk War, the Indian Agent most prominent in dealing… more →
The roused bear
The Pretenders
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wrote 4 days ago: **Update: A genealogy friend pointed out to be that this guy has a very noticeable dimple, which Rei … more →
Surname Saturday - Nimrod Canterbury Murphy
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wrote 1 month ago: You have to love a name like Nimrod Canterbury Murphy, but to date, my information on our Murphy bra … more →
April 6
wrote 2 months ago: I know this is out of my league, but lets all learn something about our past,who knows we might be a … more →
On This Day In 1861, Jefferson Davis Elected President of the Confederacy
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wrote 7 months ago: Jefferson Davis On this day in 1861, Jefferson Davis is elected president of the Confederate States … more →
Lieutenant Nathan G. Butler Biography
wrote 1 year ago: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Adair County, Kentucky Lieutenant Nathan G. Butler was born in Adai … more →
Great Lakes Steamers and the Black Hawk War
wrote 1 year ago: by Kathy Warnes At first glance, Black Hawk, chief of the Sac and Fox Indians, Noah Brown master car … more →
180 Year Old Cabin Moving to Historic Illinois Fort
wrote 1 year ago: [ooyala code="M4ZndiNDr3dpSR3A14TfhILR5R2zSmUc"] A long overlooked piece of history is about to go f … more →
Lincoln the Military Hero
wrote 1 year ago: On July 27, 1848 Abraham Lincoln (R.Ill), got up to speak in the House of Representatives. 1848 was … more →
Who was Born this day: 2/13
wrote 1 year ago: Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 Vice Pr … more →
Escalante and Homes - A Trip Back In History....
wrote 1 year ago: In 1866, during the Black Hawk War, Captain James Andrus’s cavalry pursued Indians through the … more →
The History of the Butterfly, Part 114: Indian Agent Street
wrote 1 year ago: “Indian Agents” were individuals who were authorized to interact with various Indian tribes on behal … more →
New Lincoln documents come to light
wrote 1 year ago: An assistant editor for the Papers of Abraham Lincoln project has uncovered previously unknown docum … more →
The Ghost of the Blackhawk War - Chapter 2
wrote 1 year ago: By Dan Norvell I had made it back to the skirmish site by our camp at Old Man’s Creek. The night was … more →
Round 4: Abraham Lincoln, This Is Your Life: Haiku-Style (Opponent's Choice)
wrote 1 year ago: Welcome to Round Four, My opponent has the choice, Also, words only. No visual crutches, Or cheap de … more →
History of the Butterfly, Part 99: The Survivors and Keokuk
wrote 2 years ago: Black Hawk knew he was defeated and attempted to negotiate a surrender on May 13, 1832, in the event … more →
History of the Butterfly, Part 97: Wakefield's Version of Stillman's Run
wrote 2 years ago: As you might imagine, not everyone remembered the battle the same way. Major John Wakefield partici … more →
History of the Butterfly, Part 94: The Black Hawk War
wrote 2 years ago: A number of events led up to the tragedy that was called the Black Hawk War of 1832. First there wa … more →
Just In: 03/25 At Audible
wrote 2 years ago: The Early Poetry of Carl Sandburg: Smoke and Steel UNABRIDGED By Carl Sandburg Narrated by Robert Be … more →
History of the Butterfly, Part 84: Another Autobiography
wrote 2 years ago: John Reynolds was the fourth governor of Illinois. He was instrumental in the Black Hawk War. In f … more →
