Indianapolis, Indiana is a tremendous size. With that size come oodles of historical sites and plaques. I doubt that a person would be able to take in even one-quarter of everything in one day. One thing I’ve always wanted to … Continue reading
Varina Banks Howell was born on 7 May 1826 in Natchez, Missippi. Her parents, William and Margaret (Kemp) Howell, were fairly well-to-do. It is worth noting that William was a Northerner which would lead Southern born and raised Varina to … Continue reading
On 19 January 1807 Robert Edward Lee was born to Henry and Ann (Carter) Lee in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His father, Henry Lee of Revolutionary War fame, left the family when Robert was six years old. He had left for … Continue reading
In 1853 in a busy Baltimore shipyard, a sidewheel steamer destined to live through much history was born. The SS Tennessee’s beginning didn’t get off to such a roaring start. Her launch, set to take place on August 13th, was … Continue reading
