There are times when the story of someone's life and death is engraved upon their headstone and that is all we may ever know about them. In memory of Miss Elizabeth Blood, born on March 21, 1741, in Concord, Massachusetts, and departed this life on…
Our views on death and mortality have definitely changed over the centuries. With improvement in living conditions, medical care, etc, collectively as a society we tend to shy away from the finality of death and try to look beyond to what the afterl…
July 25th, 1868, a significant chapter in American history began as President Andrew Johnson signed the incorporation of Wyoming as a territory. However, the history of this land dates back over 12,000 years when indigenous peoples, including the Cl…
In the annals of maritime history, tales of shipwrecks have always held a poignant allure. One such tragic event took place on the night of February 21, 1802, off the coast of Cape Cod. It was during this fateful voyage that Commander William Browne…
On November 5, 1912, a group consisting of eleven men from Alaska's Native community and one woman from Alaska Native descent joined forces to establish the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB). The primary objectives of the ANB revolved around fostering…
In downtown Pueblo, Colorado is a quilting and specialty fabric store, Stitcher's Garden, located on Union Avenue. Immediately adjacent to this charming quilters' shop is what appears to be a raised planter which holds two very different heads…
Sometimes, a grave will spark our interest because of the intricacy of the carvings or maybe the things that have been left at the grave, in this case, my interest was sparked by the name. Dilphus is a name I had never seen before. In fact, when I a…
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1868. Its purpose is to promote the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. The organization is known for its philanthropic work…
Verner Zevola Reed was a successful businessman who made his fortune through his mining operations in Colorado's Cripple Creek region. However, Reed's legacy extends beyond his business success. He was also known for his philanthropic endeavors and …
Charles H. Huggins was born March 15, 1863 in Illinois to William and Martha Huggins. He spent his entire boyhood in Illinois. In 1885 he married Addie Ray in Marion, Illinois. By 1900 the couple had moved to Cripple Creek, Colorado where Charles wa…
The Phelps family was one of the founding families of Windsor, Connect, a town located about 10 miles North of the state capital, Hartford. The town was founded in 1633 and was a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony until 1640 when it was annexed by…
Spring is a season of new beginnings and renewal, and it is no surprise that it is also a time when we think of flowers. Flowers have been used to honor the dead for centuries, and their meanings and symbolism are deeply embedded in our cultural his…
Park Hee-Byung was a trailblazer in the Korean-American community, working tirelessly to free Korea from Japan's occupation. His efforts to bring attention to the cause ultimately led to his tragic assassination at the age of 36. Park was born in 1…
Judge John Hathorn (1641-1717) was a prominent figure during the Salem Witch Trials in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. He was born in Salem and lived his entire life there. His parents were William & Anne Smith Hathorn. John Hathorn married his wi…
Deliverance Parkman was a man of many accomplishments and interests during his lifetime. Born on August 3, 1651, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Captain Elias Parkman, Sr. and Bridget Everleth Parkman. Over the course of his life, he bec…
Captain Charles Herbert Wolfe was a man born to the sea, his father having instilled in him a love for the ocean from a young age. He was born in Mystic, Connecticut, March 19, 1857 to Captain Thomas and Frances Wolfe. He was one of six children, th…