Monthly Archives: January 2013

105th Anniversary of my Grandfather’s Birth!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Teresa Rust

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of my Grandfather John Prouty Pepper (1908-2008). Grandpa Pepper was born at home in the Sunnyside neighborhood near Barnard, in Lincoln County, Kansas, on 24 January 1908, and “according to the United … Continue reading →

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American Revolution Prisoners of War

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Teresa Rust

I just learned from a podcast today that there were probably, four to one, more America Revolutionary soldiers that died from horrible conditions, while as prisoners, either in a building or on a British ship, than killed from battle wounds! … Continue reading →

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The Abolitionists

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Teresa Rust

I just finished watching the first episode of The Abolitionists on PBS. It was really interesting, and I learned quite a bit about the earliest movers and shakers in the effort to abolish slavery starting in 1820’s New England. I … Continue reading →

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