This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Anniversaries and historical milestones listed
This column lists notable birth anniversaries from 1800 onward including Isaac Newton, William Morris Hunt, John Lafarge, William Waldorf Astor, Angelo Heilprin and others with brief notes on their professions and lifespans. It also recalls historical events such as the ten hour workday, spiritualism, Perry’s treaty with Japan, U S possession of the Virgin Islands, and early aviation leadership, followed by a birthday list of figures like James M Cox and Robert E Lee. A weather omen, labor news and notes on occupational figures accompany the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Newton
Burlington Co
William Morris Hunt
Bratleboro
John Lafarge
Stains
New York
William Waldorf Astor
Capoart
Fenfahoe
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia
John Says Hammond
Ventut
Todlay Ty
van Buren
Fox Sisters
Hedesville
N.Y
Japan
Commodore Perry
United States
Danish West Indies
Virgin Islands
Civilian Conservation Corps