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Old Fayette County 1868 Fourth of July Remembrance
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts 1868 July Fourth events in Fayette County with references to Benjamin Bailey as president, speakers from the Declaration of Independence, and local figures Griffin Griffith and John Griffith. The piece notes earlier commemorations, crowd scenes, and mentions of wagons, ox teams, and a rough election context surrounding the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West’ ‘Union
Stephen Bailey
Simson
Borlos
Joseph Borbea
Eucly
Atiel
Sadia
Cenald
Benjamin Th
Tia
Eligturieul
Pioneers Association of
Payette County
Ute
Bailey
Togny
Menaurus
Celebriats
Wy Ae Chines
le Binith
Marslale
Ac T
Toi
George Crown
AL Woodvull
Gregory
Ilra
Nustell
Fayatta
Macys
Rogers
Mocintiiere
Tuckson
Anid
Ana
Tyreony
Werici
Sinea
Wil
West Owean
Buehmon Ng Ji
Bréwer
Wolsty
Redfield
B. Zeivler
Ality
Fayotti County Ling
Tnt Yeu
Nino McGuthory
Te Li
Anewords
Bethel Township
Bunoke
Oliver