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139 – A Look Back

February 3, 2021October 16, 2021Mark JarvisLeave a comment

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.

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JarvisBel Air, Buchanan, Cross Plains, Fork Lick Creek, Grant County, Harford County, Indiana, Jarvis, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Maryland, Pendleton County, Ripley County, Robinson, Thompson

118 – Early Kentucky Years 1790s

November 21, 2020October 16, 2021Mark Jarvis2 Comments

In 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.

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117 – West to Kentucky

November 18, 2020November 4, 2022Mark Jarvis7 Comments

In 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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116 – Get the Latest Book

October 17, 2020October 16, 2021Mark JarvisLeave a comment

Family Nibbles – Volume 4 is here for your perusing pleasure.

Now you can enhance your personal library and give a gift to a Jarvis family member.

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