Origin, history and genealogy of the Buck family : including a brief narrative of the earliest emigration to and settlement of its branches in America and a complete tracking of every lineal descendant of James Buck and Elizabeth Sherman, his wife
In 1940 and 1943, a survey of everyone who had lived in Washington County, Idaho continuously for 50 years or more, was made by the Weiser American. These pioneer residents were especially honored at the Fall Festival held in the fall of both years. So far as is known, the list compiled by the survey is complete and perhaps the only record of its kind in existence.
J.B. Lafferty enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 17, 1917, in Charlotte, N.C. He underwent training at Parris Island before deploying to France on September 21, 1917. Lafferty participated in key battles including the Verdun Sector, Chateau Thierry, and Soissons. He sustained a shell wound on July 19, 1918, and was gassed at Verdun on April 13, 1918, resulting in hospitalization until November 14, 1918. He returned to the U.S. on April 30, 1919, and was mustered out on May 19, 1919.
The Treaty of May 6, 1828, granted the Cherokee Nation 7 million acres as a permanent home, recognizing their sovereignty while mandating the cession of remaining lands to the United States. As a result, some Cherokee settlers were displaced from previously believed tribal lands. The treaty stipulated that land ceded would be appraised, and cash payments would be made for improvements made by proprietors. Numerous accounts detail the assessed value of various improvements, reflecting the complexities of land and ownership during this period.