Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.
Ferdinand de Soto’s interactions with Native American tribes, specifically the Choctaws and Chickasaws, exemplify early European attempts to impose their ideologies of civilization and Christianity upon Indigenous populations. This approach set a precedent for further exploitation and oppression of Native Americans, as European settlers sought to acquire land and resources. Throughout history, tribes like the Chickasaws, known for their valor, remained steadfast allies rather than adversaries. This enduring alliance contrasts sharply with the overarching narrative of dispossession and extermination faced by Indigenous nations in North America.
James Smith, pioneer, was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1737. When he was eighteen years of age he was captured by the Indians, was adopted into one of their tribes, and lived with them as one of themselves until his escape in 1759. He became a lieutenant under General Bouquet during the expedition against the Ohio Indians in 1764, and was captain of a company of rangers in Lord Dunmore’s War. In 1775 he was promoted to major of militia. He served in the Pennsylvania convention in 1776, and in the assembly in 1776-77. In the latter year he was commissioned colonel in command on the frontiers, and performed distinguished services. Smith moved to Kentucky in 1788. He was a member of the Danville convention, and represented Bourbon county for many years in the legislature. He died in Washington county, Kentucky, in 1812. The following narrative of his experience as member of an Indian tribe is from his own book entitled “Remarkable Adventures in the Life and Travels of Colonel James Smith,” printed at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1799. It affords a striking contrast to the terrible experiences of the other captives whose stories are republished in this book; for he was well treated, and stayed so long with his red captors that he acquired expert knowledge of their arts and customs, and deep insight into their character.
This cemetery record from Oxford, west of Burdick Street, lists hundreds of burials collected in September 2001 by Christopher Schnur. The transcription includes names, birth and death dates, military service, family relationships, and epitaphs, offering a detailed historical snapshot of local families, veterans, children, and spouses buried in the cemetery.
Susan D. Forbes passed away on April 4, 1919, at her daughter’s home in Enterprise, Oregon, following a bronchial attack. Born in Ohio in 1835, she married W. I. Forbes at 18 and had nine children, seven of whom predeceased her. After her husband’s death in 1914, she moved to Enterprise to live with her daughter. Susan’s body was taken to Moundridge, Kansas, for interment beside her husband and oldest daughter. She was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Andrew Forbes, née Frances Ann Matthew, passed away on February 19, 1936, at Enterprise hospital. Born on May 22, 1878, in Clay County, Missouri, she moved west as a child, eventually settling in Wallowa County. Married in 1897, she was a devoted Methodist and well-regarded for her kindness. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, and several siblings. Funeral services are set for the Methodist church in Flora, with burial at Flora cemetery beside her parents.
Robert Forbes, born in Scotland in 1849, immigrated to the U.S. in 1872 and began his career as a coal miner in Carbondale, Kansas, in 1875. After a brief stint, he ventured west as a prospector, enduring significant hardships, including encounters with hostile Native Americans. Forbes struck silver riches and returned to Kansas, where he acquired a 740-acre farm, eventually expanding to 3,000 acres. In 1876, he married Mary Mitchell and raised six children, while remaining an active Democratic voter until his retirement in 1903.
Private 1st Class Roy H. Forbes, from Pitt County, was the son of Enoch H. and Mary A. Forbes. He entered military service on April 18, 1917, at Greenville, N.C., and was stationed at various posts, including Ft. Thomas and Ft. Bliss. He sailed for France on June 14, 1917, and participated in battles at the Toul Sector and Somme, where he was gassed on June 8, 1918. Forbes was mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., on September 26, 1919.
Peter Dewar Forbes, born on February 18, 1845, in St. Johns, New Brunswick, became a notable figure in Tacoma as one of its earliest settlers and a prominent businessman. After initially establishing himself as a carpenter and shipbuilder in Minneapolis, he moved to Washington Territory in 1873, working with the Northern Pacific Railroad. Forbes played a key role in building vital infrastructure and later engaged in real estate and grocery businesses. He is recognized for his industriousness and significant contributions to Tacoma’s development. He married Bessie Osborn and has three children.