Spokane Story

Spokane Story

“Spokane Story: A Colorful Early History of the Capital City of the Inland Empire” by Lucile Foster Fargo offers readers an evocative journey through the formative years of Spokane, Washington. Published in 1957 by Northwestern Press in Minneapolis, this work seeks to straddle the realms of history and storytelling, presenting a narrative that is neither entirely factual history nor pure fiction. Fargo accepts the challenging task of depicting Spokane’s cultural and developmental evolution from its fur trade beginnings to its emergence as a municipal entity in the early twentieth century.

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.

Progressive Men of Western Colorado

Early Life in Colorado

This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.

The Settlers of Narraguagus Valley Maine

Narraguagus Valley Some Account of its Early Settlement and Settlers

The early settlement of the Narraguagus River in Washington County, Maine, involved significant developments in nearby towns such as Steuben, Milbridge, Harrington, and Cherryfield. Established between 1791 and 1816, these towns evolved from former townships. Key early settlers included Jabez Dorman, John Densmore, Ichabod Willey, and Samuel Colson, who arrived around 1757. Their families contributed to the growth of the region, establishing roots and communal records that reflect the intertwined histories of these communities. Notably, many surnames from the early settlers persist in the area today.

Dunbar Genealogy of Narraguagus Valley Maine

Narraguagus Valley Some Account of its Early Settlement and Settlers

The Dunbar family lineage traces back to Obed and Abigail Dunbar, early settlers from Taunton, Massachusetts, who established residence in Steuben. Their descendants include several notable unions, such as Caleb Dunbar with Lovina Marston, and others like Josiah, Manning, and John Dunbar with their respective spouses. The family includes multiple branches and connections to other families, with records of marriages and children spanning several generations, although some records are incomplete or lost.

Leighton Genealogy of Narraguagus Valley Maine

Narraguagus Valley Some Account of its Early Settlement and Settlers

The Leighton family, prominent in the Narraguagus Valley, traces its roots back to Thomas and Samuel Leighton, who settled in the area around 1760. Samuel’s descendants include Theodore, Isaac, Parritt, and Phineas, who established families in Columbia, Addison, and Pembroke. Thomas, with a large family, also played a significant role. Another line from Thomas Leighton 2nd originated from Dover, NH, settling in Gouldsboro and later Steuben. Both branches produced numerous descendants, integrating into various local families and communities.

Muster Roll of Captain Albion P. Arnold’s Company

Title page to the Aroostook War

Muster Roll of Captain Albion P. Arnold’s Company of Artillery in the Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service “by the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from the twenty-fifth day of February, 1839, the time of its rendezvous at Augusta, Maine, to the seventeenth day of April, 1839, when discharged or mustered.

Biography of James Yeaton

James Yeaton, born January 11, 1832, in Epsom, comes from a lineage of successful farmers, with roots tracing back to pioneer settler John Yeaton. Educated locally and trained as a shoemaker, James shifted to agriculture, acquiring a sixty-acre farm in 1878. He was married three times: first to Martha A. Randall, then to Ella M. Eastman, and lastly to Annie R. Crockett, with whom he had several children. Politically active as a Democrat, Yeaton served as Town Clerk and on the Board of Selectmen, earning respect in his community.

Biographical Sketch of Joel S. Yeaton

Joel S. Yeaton, born June 23, 1824, in Belgrade, Maine, moved to Houston County, Minnesota, in 1864, before settling in Decatur, Nebraska, in 1869. He owns 750 acres and has developed one of the county’s best farms, including a home built in 1872. Yeaton actively contributed to his community, serving on the building committee for the Methodist Episcopal Church and supporting the Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Susan, have six children, with the first four born in Maine and the last two in Minnesota.

Biography of Daniel Yeaton

Daniel Yeaton, born January 6, 1839, in Epsom, was a prominent farmer and Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. He came from a long line of successful farmers, with his great-grandfather being a pioneer settler of Epsom. Yeaton was actively involved in politics as a Republican and served as Town Treasurer before joining the Board of Selectmen in 1895. He married Annie B. Rowell in 1872, and they had three children. A respected figure in his community, he was known for his contributions to public affairs and his involvement in the Free Will Baptist church.