Underground Railroad episode in Vermont settlers tale
An 1830s family travels from Vergennes Vermont toward Sangamon country. Abe Lincoln befriends them at Niagara Falls and later a violent escaped slave chase unfolds as Samson Traylor aids fugitives aided by neighbors Brimstead and Peasley. The diary notes fear of slavery and hints at future conflict.
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Samenon
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Betney
Vergennes
Land of Plenty
Sangamon
Niagara Falls
John McNeill
Sarah
Harry Need- Jew
Traylors
Newlem
Abe” Lincoln
Lincoln
Jack Kelso
Bim
Jack Armatrong
Armstrong
Harry Needies
McNoll
Cc ER
Harry
Hia
John McNeil
Traylor
Ann Stuttedge
Ann
Samson
Midlands
Sambo
Sameon
Stranegers
St. Louis
Ely
Tomas
Spps
Bijele
Alton
Mr. Lovejoy
Erastus Wright
Springfield
Mr. Wright
Samson Traylor
Moention
Kik Vabin
John Veastey
Hopedale
Tavewell
Lovejoy
Biggs
Larson
Haneda
Goshen
Brimstead
Menty
Weasley
Orwell
York State
Peasley
Iblu
Sanikon
John Peasley
John
Eh Charles
Ubin
Brinstead
Missouri
New Salem
Mr. Nuckles
Ponto
Canaan Barrens
Brimsted
Famson Traylor
Vermont
Liph Biggs
Saumeenpoke
America
Mr. Biggs
Samsen
Souston
Frederic Reddall Dies. Brooklyn Writer and Musician
Notice of Frederic Reddall death at his Brooklyn New Jersey home follows his long Brooklyn life. Born in London Eveland in 1858, he edited books for the Methodist Book Concern and the People’s Encyclopedia, wrote Travel and reference works, and directed music at Adelphi Academy. Survived by seven children, a brother John W. Reddall, and two sisters Mrs. John Dunn and Mrs. James Robert Logue.
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Washington
Frederic Reddall
J. R. Logue
Mr. Reddall
Brooklyn
N. J
Reddall
London
Eveland
Methodist Book Concern
People’s Encyclopedia
Golden Gate
Golden Horn
Merry England
Christopher Columbus
Polo Bas
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dudley Buck
Apollo Club
Adelphi Academy
Academy
New York Board of Education
Elizabeth A. Hudson
John W. Reddall
Montclair
John Dunn
Boro Park
James Robert Logue
Buffalo
N. Y
Bit if four ranks of men between you and a beefsteak
The excerpt notes that with four ranks of men between you and a beefsteak on the hoof the cost will be substantial. It reflects exchange language about price and labor barriers.
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Odsk
Wellston Social Club Enjoys Pleasant Meeting Event
The Wellston Social Club met on Thursday afternoon June second with Mrs Charles Harvey. Eighteen children entertained with play and laughter while mothers talked and worked. A short business meeting preceded refreshments. Plans were set for the June social at M B Jones on June fourteenth and the next gathering at Wes Engel on June 16.
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Wellston
Charles Harvey
Jesse Harvey
Ralph Brinning
M. B. Jones
M.ting
Wes Engel
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General Jackson
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Sapington
Pittsburg
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Abe
John Peastey
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James Wesley Graves
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Robert Roeters
Winifred Graves
Creston
Summit
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Sam Oldfield
Mise
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Nellie Qadamik
Clare Fisher
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