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Vandalia: the First West Virginia?
Vandalia: The First West Virginia? By James Donald Anderson Volume 40, No. 4 (Summer 1979), pp. 375-92 In 1863, led by a group of staunch Unionists, the western counties of Virginia seceded from their mother commonwealth to form a new state. This was not the first attempt to separate the mountanious area from the piedmont and the tidewater country. Patriotism, however, played little part that time. Less than a century previous a group of entrepreneurs and land speculators from the eastern seaboard and England had endeavored to establish a new colony, Vandalia, in the frontier region south and east of the Ohio River. The boundaries of the proposed province closely match those of the present state of West Virginia. Their efforts ended in failure, but that was not for a lack of trying. Since the country was sparsely populated, the inspiration for separation had to come from elsewhere. Some of the leading merchants and politicians in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and England hoped to profit from their efforts. Printer and philosopher Benjamin Franklin, his son Sir William, governor of New Jersey, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Northern Department Sir William Johnson, his deputy George Croghan, merchants George Morgan and John Baynton, and lawyer and Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly Joseph Galloway all interested themselves in the project. The leading lights of the movement, though, were members of a prominent and prosperous Quaker mercantile family, the Whartons of Philadelphia.1 The Wharton males, guided and inspired by patriarch Joseph, Senior (1707-76), had risen in two generations from relative poverty to riches in local trade, the export-import business, and sponsoring small industries. -
POINT PLEASANT 1774 Prelude to the American Revolution
POINT PLEASANT 1774 Prelude to the American Revolution JOHN F WINKLER ILLUSTRATED BY PETER DENNIS © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com CAMPAIGN 273 POINT PLEASANT 1774 Prelude to the American Revolution JOHN F WINKLER ILLUSTRATED BY PETER DENNIS Series editor Marcus Cowper © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 The strategic situation The Appalachian frontier The Ohio Indians Lord Dunmore’s Virginia CHRONOLOGY 17 OPPOSING COMMANDERS 20 Virginia commanders Indian commanders OPPOSING ARMIES 25 Virginian forces Indian forces Orders of battle OPPOSING PLANS 34 Virginian plans Indian plans THE CAMPAIGN AND BATTLE 38 From Baker’s trading post to Wakatomica From Wakatomica to Point Pleasant The battle of Point Pleasant From Point Pleasant to Fort Gower THE AFTERMATH 89 THE BATTLEFIELD TODAY 93 FURTHER READING 94 INDEX 95 © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com 4 British North America in1774 British North NEWFOUNDLAND Lake Superior Quebec QUEBEC ISLAND OF NOVA ST JOHN SCOTIA Montreal Fort Michilimackinac Lake St Lawrence River MASSACHUSETTS Huron Lake Lake Ontario NEW Michigan Fort Niagara HAMPSHIRE Fort Detroit Lake Erie NEW YORK Boston MASSACHUSETTS RHODE ISLAND PENNSYLVANIA New York CONNECTICUT Philadelphia Pittsburgh NEW JERSEY MARYLAND Point Pleasant DELAWARE N St Louis Ohio River VANDALIA KENTUCKY Williamsburg LOUISIANA VIRGINIA ATLANTIC OCEAN NORTH CAROLINA Forts Cities and towns SOUTH Mississippi River CAROLINA Battlefields GEORGIA Political boundary Proposed or disputed area boundary -
Cayuga and Store Building 69 Fall Christy Mary A., Home with Christy
SENECA FALLS VILLAGE. 267 E. Casey Mary Miss, home with her father Thomas, 13 Chapin CASEY MATTHEW R., b 1855, (Casey & Seaman), bds 40 State Richard b r- Casey A., 1862, w Elizabeth, meat cutter, h 51 Bridge b about Casey Richard, 1829 in Ireland, retired, res. 40 State Casey Richard H., b 1875, machinist, bds 84 W. Bayard,owns interest in house T. Casey Theresa Miss, dressmaker, bds 13 Chapin Casey Thomas b 1844 in Ireland, w Mary, machinist, owns h and 1 13 Chapin Casey Thomas D., b 1877, son of Thomas, clerk 62 Fall, home 13 Chapin CASEY & SEAMAN, (Matthew R. Casey & Dr. Frank G. Seaman), drugs, school and blank books, 75 Fall Cassidy Ellen, widow of John, laundress, r h 91 Bridge Castner Seymour H., b 1863 in Penn Yan, N. Y., w Eva S., pattern maker, carpenter and builder, r h 306 Fall Chamberlain Harrison, b 1837, w Ophelia G., director Ex change National Bank, prop.'r The National Yeast Co., owns the Seneca Woolen Mills, under lease to Mr. Hugh Sheridan, also two planing mills and malt and grain houses on East Fall St., also farm 96 on r 43 ; also farm 80 on r 28, occupied by Stephen Rogers ; w owns res. 30 Cayuga and store building 69 Fall Chase Jesse M. Dr., b 1865 in Ledyard, Cayuga Co., w Susie H., veterinary surgeon, graduate of Ontario Veterinary College of Toronto, infirmary and sale stable, horse trainer, agt for Groton carriages, r h Baird blk, State Chatham Hattie S. Miss, school teacher, bds 37 Chapel Chatham Sarah A., widow of Jonathan S., resident, r h 37 Chapel Christopher Claude R., b 1870, letter carrier, home 32 Miller Christopher Columbus, b 1845, w Martha J., master mechanic Goulds Mfg Co., owns res. -
The Protocols of Indian Treaties As Developed by Benjamin Franklin and Other Members of the American Philosophical Society
University of Pennsylvania ScholarlyCommons Departmental Papers (Religious Studies) Department of Religious Studies 9-2015 How to Buy a Continent: The Protocols of Indian Treaties as Developed by Benjamin Franklin and Other Members of the American Philosophical Society Anthony F C Wallace University of Pennsylvania Timothy B. Powell University of Pennsylvania, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://repository.upenn.edu/rs_papers Part of the Diplomatic History Commons, Religion Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Wallace, Anthony F C and Powell, Timothy B., "How to Buy a Continent: The Protocols of Indian Treaties as Developed by Benjamin Franklin and Other Members of the American Philosophical Society" (2015). Departmental Papers (Religious Studies). 15. https://repository.upenn.edu/rs_papers/15 This paper is posted at ScholarlyCommons. https://repository.upenn.edu/rs_papers/15 For more information, please contact [email protected]. How to Buy a Continent: The Protocols of Indian Treaties as Developed by Benjamin Franklin and Other Members of the American Philosophical Society Abstract In 1743, when Benjamin Franklin announced the formation of an American Philosophical Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge, it was important for the citizens of Pennsylvania to know more about their American Indian neighbors. Beyond a slice of land around Philadelphia, three quarters of the province were still occupied by the Delaware and several other Indian tribes, loosely gathered under the wing of an Indian confederacy known as the Six Nations. Relations with the Six Nations and their allies were being peacefully conducted in a series of so-called “Indian Treaties” that dealt with the fur trade, threats of war with France, settlement of grievances, and the purchase of land. -
A History of Appalachia
University of Kentucky UKnowledge Appalachian Studies Arts and Humanities 2-28-2001 A History of Appalachia Richard B. Drake Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Thanks to the University of Kentucky Libraries and the University Press of Kentucky, this book is freely available to current faculty, students, and staff at the University of Kentucky. Find other University of Kentucky Books at uknowledge.uky.edu/upk. For more information, please contact UKnowledge at [email protected]. Recommended Citation Drake, Richard B., "A History of Appalachia" (2001). Appalachian Studies. 23. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/upk_appalachian_studies/23 R IC H ARD B . D RA K E A History of Appalachia A of History Appalachia RICHARD B. DRAKE THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY Publication of this volume was made possible in part by grants from the E.O. Robinson Mountain Fund and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Copyright © 2001 by The University Press of Kentucky Paperback edition 2003 Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Bellarmine University, Berea College, Centre College of Kenhlcky Eastern Kentucky University, The Filson Historical Society, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. All rights reserved. Editorial and Sales Offices: The University Press of Kentucky 663 South Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-4008 www.kentuckypress.com 12 11 10 09 08 8 7 6 5 4 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Drake, Richard B., 1925- A history of Appalachia / Richard B. -
Free to Speculate
ECONOMICHISTORY Free to Speculate BY KARL RHODES s Britain’s secretary of state land grants, so he reasoned that a much British frontier for the Colonies, Wills Hill, bigger proposal would have a much policy threatened Athe Earl of Hillsborough, vehe- smaller chance of winning approval. mently opposed American settlement But Franklin and his partners turned Colonial land west of the Appalachian Mountains. As Hillsborough’s tactic against him. They the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly’s increased their request to 20 million speculation agent in London, Benjamin Franklin acres only after expanding their partner- on the eve of enthusiastically advocated trans-Appa- ship to include well-connected British lachian expansion. The two bitter ene- bankers and aristocrats, many of them the American mies disagreed about many things, and Hillsborough’s enemies. This Anglo- British land policy in the Colonies was American alliance proposed a new colo- Revolution at or near the top of the list. ny called Vandalia, a name that Franklin In the late 1760s, Franklin joined recommended to honor the queen’s pur- forces with Colonial land speculators ported Vandal ancestry. The new colony who were asking King George’s Privy would have included nearly all of what Council to validate their claim on more is now West Virginia, most of eastern than 2 million acres along the Ohio Kentucky, and a portion of southwest River. It was a large western land grab — Virginia, according to a map in Voyagers even by Colonial American standards to the West by Harvard historian Bernard — and the speculators fully expected Bailyn. Hillsborough to object. -
The Horan Family Diaspora Since Leaving Ireland 191 Years Ago
A Genealogical Report on the Descendants of Michael Horan and Mary Minnock by A.L. McDevitt Introduction The purpose of this report is to identify the descendants of Michael Horan and Mary Minnock While few Horans live in the original settlement locations, there are still many people from the surrounding areas of Caledon, and Simcoe County, Ontario who have Horan blood. Though heavily weigh toward information on the Albion Township Horans, (the descendants of William Horan and Honorah Shore), I'm including more on the other branches as information comes in. That is the descendants of the Horans that moved to Grey County, Ontario and from there to Michigan and Wisconsin and Montana. I also have some information on the Horans that moved to Western Canada. This report was done using Family Tree Maker 2012. The Genealogical sites I used the most were Ancestry.ca, Family Search.com and Automatic Genealogy. While gathering information for this report I became aware of the importance of getting this family's story written down while there were still people around who had a connection with the past. In the course of researching, I became aware of some differences in the original settlement stories. I am including these alternate versions of events in this report, though I may be personally skeptical of the validity of some of the facts presented. All families have myths. I feel the dates presented in the Land Petitions of Mary Minnock and the baptisms in the County Offaly, Ireland, Rahan Parish registers speak for themselves. Though not a professional Genealogist, I have the obligation to not mislead other researchers. -
A Reinterpretation of Dunmore's
A Reinterpretation of Dunmore’s War BY JAMES CORBETT DAVID (Editor’s Note: The Journal of Backcountry Studies announces the publication, by the University Press of Virginia, of a major biography of Lord Dunmore, the last Royal Governor of Virginia by Dr. James Corbett David. Dunmore’s most famous exploit was his invasion of Native lands in the Ohio Valley, July to October, 1774. His depiction of the peace settlement is a distillation of the entire book, and, with the generous permission of the publisher and author, we offer this excerpt as an announcement of this landmark study in Backcountry history. RMC) By the terms of the treaty of Camp Charlotte, the Shawnees acquiesced to the Ohio River boundary established without their consent at Fort Stanwix in 1768. From now on, they would have to hunt on the northwest side of the river. They were also ordered to return all prisoners and stolen property, including slaves and horses, and hand over several hostages of their own to ensure their compliance pending the negotiation of a permanent peace at Pittsburgh the following summer. If all of these terms were met, Dunmore was “willing to bury the Hatchet” and once again protect the Shawnees “as an Elder Brother.” He sought to discredit reports that the Delawares had caused the war through treachery, urging the Shawnees “to bury in oblivion these idle prejudices against your Grand Fathers the Delawares, & see each other on your former friendly terms.” With the Fort Stanwix cession evidently secured, Dunmore thus sought to restore the political relations that, he believed, best promoted peace and order, albeit on Virginia’s terms. -
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Ireland Since 1840
Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Theses and Dissertations 1968 History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Ireland Since 1840 Brent A. Barlow Brigham Young University - Provo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd Part of the European History Commons, History of Christianity Commons, and the Mormon Studies Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Barlow, Brent A., "History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Ireland Since 1840" (1968). Theses and Dissertations. 4503. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4503 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. 4119 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF UTTERUTTERDAYLATTERDAYLATTER DAY SAINTS IN IRELANDD SINCE 18101840 A thesis presented to the department of graduate studies in religious instruction brigham young university provo utah in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of arts by brent aaAa& barlow may 1968 acknowledgments I1 would like to express ravmyraysincere appreciation to the following people for thetheirir valuable assistance and help dr richard 0 cofanocowanocowan chairman of the advisory colitcomitcommitteetee fforroror his many timely suggestions and genuine interest in this research pro- ject dr rodney turner member of the advisory committee -
County Limerick Lineage
Part C: County Limerick Lineage. Contents: 1. Wakefield on Limerick 2. Places of Anglim Residence in the Samuel Lewis' TOPOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF IRELAND (London: S. Lewis, 1846). 3. Parish Map, Barony, and Poor Law Maps of Limerick 4. Anglim Family Lineages. Histories of County Limerick HISTORY OF LIMERICK – 1824 LIMERICK Is an extensive, populous city, and seaport, situated on the Eastern bank of the river Shannon, distant 94 miles south west from Dublin, 50 miles from Cork, 36 from Waterford and 50 from Tralee. It is traditionally supposed to have been built by Yuorus in the year 155, and was anciently much frequented by foreign merchants; and after the arrival of the Danes, in the year 855, these enterprising people considerably improved its commerce. The English took possession of Limerick in the year 1174, and, as a proof of the early importance of the city, in the year 1197, and in the ninth year of the reign of King Richard, he granted a charter to the citizens to elect a mayor, which honor was not obtained by the citizens of London till ten years after that period; nor had Dublin and Cork a mayor till the 13th century. This city was originally walled, and, deemed the strongest fortress in this kingdom, besides having the advantage of not being commanded by adjacent heights, and it has sustained some memorable sieges. In the year 1690 King William brought his forces against it, but withdrew them without accomplishing its reduction; in the following year it was again invested by General Ginckle, who, after an obstinate resistance, compelled the garrison to surrender, on honourable terms of capitulation. -
Patrick Morgan Descendants 3 Gens
Descendants of Patrick Morgan Generation 1 1. PATRICK1 MORGAN was born about 1820 in Ireland. He married Mary Ellen Cunard in Ireland. She was born about 1810 in Ireland. She died about 1891 in Fall River, MA. Patrick Morgan and Mary Ellen Cunard had the following children: 2. i. JOHN2 MORGAN was born about 1845 in Ireland. He died on 27 May 1884 in Fall River, MA (Cirrohis of liver). He married Mary Ann Blake, daughter of John Blake and Mary Barry, on 15 Jun 1869 in Pawtucket, RI. She was born on 24 Apr 1846 in Charlestown, MA. She died on 24 May 1917 in Fall River, MA (Chronic Cystitis). 3. ii. PATRICK G. MORGAN was born about 1847 in Ireland. He died on 15 Jul 1911 in Fall River, MA. He married Catherine Bowen, daughter of John Bowen and Catherine Dacey, in 1877. She was born about 1849 in Ireland. She died on 21 Jun 1904 in Fall River, MA (Burial St. Patricks Cemetery). iii. EDWARD MORGAN was born about 1847 in Ireland. He died about 1895 in Fall River, MA ?. Generation 2 2. JOHN2 MORGAN (Patrick1) was born about 1845 in Ireland. He died on 27 May 1884 in Fall River, MA (Cirrohis of liver). He married Mary Ann Blake, daughter of John Blake and Mary Barry, on 15 Jun 1869 in Pawtucket, RI. She was born on 24 Apr 1846 in Charlestown, MA. She died on 24 May 1917 in Fall River, MA (Chronic Cystitis). John Morgan and Mary Ann Blake had the following children: 4. -
Descendants of William Winnett
Descendants of William Winnett Generation 1 1. WILLIAM1 WINNETT was born about 1650 in Ireland. He died about 1717 in Coghlanstown, Kildare, Ireland. She was born about 1655. She died in 1711 in Coghlanstown, Kildare, Ireland. Notes for William Winnett: William Winnett was probably living in Dublin in 1680 as that is where his son John was born. By 1691 he was at Kilrush, co. Kildare. At this time he leased the lands of Coghlanstown from Sir Robert Colville, for 21 years. He seems to have stayed on, as he was referred to as "of Coghlanstown" at his death. The administration of his will names his son John, and John Nevill of Great Furnace as creditors. William Winnett and Elizabeth had the following children: i. THOMAS2 WINNETT was born about 1675 in Ireland. Notes for Thomas Winnett: The existence of Thomas is surmised. John Winnett is called the second son in documents. It is likely that William Winnett's father was Thomas. 2. ii. JOHN WINNETT was born in 1680 in Dublin, Ireland. He died about 1758 in Ireland. She was born in 1683 in Londonderry, Ireland. She died about 1768 in Co. Dublin, Ireland. 3. iii. WILLIAM WINNIETT was born about 1685 in Ireland. He died in Apr 1741 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He married MARIE-MADELEINE MAISONNAT. She was born in 1695 in Port Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died in 1779 in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. iv. JOSEPH WINNETT was born about 1688 in Ireland. He died about 1770 in Dublin, Ireland. Notes for Joseph Winnett: Joseph first became a member of the Guild of Merchants in 1709.