On this day in 1621, Samoset (a Mohegan Indian), welcomed the Plymouth Colonists in New England.
On this day in 1802, the Army Corps of Engineers was established.
On this day in 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima came to an official end.
On this day in 1958, the Ford Motor Company rolled its 50 Millionth car of of its assembly lines. This car was a Thunderbird.
On this day in 1968, General Motors produced it 100 Millionth car, a Oldsmobile Toranado.
On this day in 1995, Mississippi became the final state to formally ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1886, it was reported that Mrs. J. C. Mitchell was suffering from an attack of lung fever.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Today in History - March 15
On this day in 1820, Maine became the 23rd state to join the Union.
On this day in 1916, President Wodrow Wilson sent nearly 5,000 troops into Mexico to chase Pancho Villa.
On this day in 1985, the first internet domain was registered. It was symbolics.com.
On this day in 1990, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected President of the Soviet Union.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1887, it was reported that Mrs. Eli Jones was sick.
On this day in 1916, President Wodrow Wilson sent nearly 5,000 troops into Mexico to chase Pancho Villa.
On this day in 1985, the first internet domain was registered. It was symbolics.com.
On this day in 1990, Mikhail Gorbachev was elected President of the Soviet Union.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1887, it was reported that Mrs. Eli Jones was sick.
Census Records
Okay, I guess I need to make a confession. I was in a BAD mood the day I filled out my questionnaire for the last census. I hastily wrote that there were 8 people living at our address. I did not fill out any more information than that. And, now I am regretting this hasty response. Years from now I am sure my descendants will be talking about loony Grandma Rebekah and how she just scribbled across the census form very limited information.
My regret comes as I have spent the last few months pouring over census records. I have been following my ancestors from east to west and then back east again. Had my ancestors refused to give information on those in their families, my journey across the country through the census records may not have been possible. And, so, I apologize to the future generations of my family.
I am now anxiously awaiting the release of the 1940 US Federal Census. I have a few questions for my grandparents and great grandparents that might only be answered through the information provided in the census. What will you look for? I know what I am searching to find.
My regret comes as I have spent the last few months pouring over census records. I have been following my ancestors from east to west and then back east again. Had my ancestors refused to give information on those in their families, my journey across the country through the census records may not have been possible. And, so, I apologize to the future generations of my family.
I am now anxiously awaiting the release of the 1940 US Federal Census. I have a few questions for my grandparents and great grandparents that might only be answered through the information provided in the census. What will you look for? I know what I am searching to find.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Today in History - March 14
On this day in 1794, Eli Whitney obtained a patent for the cotton gin.
On this day in 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved to Arlington National Cemetery.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1898, it was reported that Rev. and Mrs. Knust recently welcomed a baby girl.
On this day in 1967, the body of President John F. Kennedy was moved to Arlington National Cemetery.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1898, it was reported that Rev. and Mrs. Knust recently welcomed a baby girl.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Today in History - March 13
On this day in 1897, San Diego University was founded.
On this day in 1997, the Phoenix Lights were seen over Arizona and Nevada by thousands of people. These lights were unidentified in origin and have never been explained.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1898, it was reported that Robert Hatton is slowly recovering from a recent stroke.
On this day in 1997, the Phoenix Lights were seen over Arizona and Nevada by thousands of people. These lights were unidentified in origin and have never been explained.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1898, it was reported that Robert Hatton is slowly recovering from a recent stroke.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Today in History - March 12
On this day in 1894, Coca Cola was first bottled for sale in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
On this day in 1928, the St. Francis Dam in California collapsed. The resulting flood surge killed more than 600 people.
On this day in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the United States over radio in the first of his "fireside" chats.
On this day in 1993, the Blizzard of 1993 strikes the United States. The resulting weather included tornados, record wind storms, record low temperatures, and large snow falls.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1890, it was reported that the Mitchell School is on a one week break.
On this day in 1928, the St. Francis Dam in California collapsed. The resulting flood surge killed more than 600 people.
On this day in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the United States over radio in the first of his "fireside" chats.
On this day in 1993, the Blizzard of 1993 strikes the United States. The resulting weather included tornados, record wind storms, record low temperatures, and large snow falls.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1890, it was reported that the Mitchell School is on a one week break.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Today in History - March 11
On this day in 1824, the DEpartment of Indian Affairs was created by the United States Government.
On this day in 1861, the Confederate States of America adopted a constitution.
On this day in 2011, a 9.0 earthquake strikes near Japan. This earthquake triggered a massive tsunami which killed thousands of people. A large scale nuclear event also resulted from this earthquake.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1885, it was reported that Mr. Peter Rausch died at his residence last week.
On this day in 1861, the Confederate States of America adopted a constitution.
On this day in 2011, a 9.0 earthquake strikes near Japan. This earthquake triggered a massive tsunami which killed thousands of people. A large scale nuclear event also resulted from this earthquake.
And, on this day in Chuckery in 1885, it was reported that Mr. Peter Rausch died at his residence last week.
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