
The Civil War ended on May 9, 1865. The country was about to enter a period of prosperity and expansion.
But before we go forward, let’s take a look back at where we’ve been.
Continue readingThe Civil War ended on May 9, 1865. The country was about to enter a period of prosperity and expansion.
But before we go forward, let’s take a look back at where we’ve been.
Continue readingIn 1776 there were fewer than 200 settlers in Kentucky. After the Revolutionary War, settlers began pouring in.
Native Americans were very unhappy about this encroachment into their lands. They had been pushed to Northwest Territory, or Indian Territory, north and west of the Ohio River.
Continue readingIn 1791, William and Margaret Jarvis (5G) decided to leave Harford County, Maryland and go west. William was age 31, and Margaret was 29.
Most of Margaret’s family was leaving Harford County and heading west to Kentucky. William and Margaret would accompany them.
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