Category Archives: Military History/Conflicts
Biography – Enoch Mannin (1823-1907)
Roberts-Brown-2017 Research Brown/Mannin Line Ancestor #52 By Don Taylor Enoch Mannin is one of my “go to” ancestors. That is to say that if I find a new database or website I ask myself, should I find something about Enoch … Continue reading
Enlistment Papers – Enoch Mannin – 29 Aug 1863
Amanuensis Monday Brown Research 2017 Transcription by Don Taylor – 28 Jan 2017 [Page 1 of 3] Mannin, Enoch Reg’t: Ky [Page 2 of 3 – Center (rotated 90 degrees right)] Enoch Mannin Volunteered at Olive Hill, KY August 29 … Continue reading
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Tagged Enoch Mannin, Civil War, Amanuensis
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The 42nd: Shell Shelters, Headquarters, and In the Trenches.
Over There This Veterans Day, like most Veterans Days, I honor my veteran ancestors. This day was originally known as Armistice Day because an armistice – the cessation of hostilities – went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th … Continue reading
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Tagged Great War, Veterans Day, Armistice, Over There
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The Great War – Some Where – 7 April 1918
Wartime Wednesday By Don Taylor One of the interesting images from the New York Times of 7 April 1918 is an image of Lady Drogheda. Her 1918 flight over London, dropping leaflets urged people to buy British War Bonds, is … Continue reading
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Tagged England, New York Times, Somewhere Else, Great War, World War I
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The Great War – Over There – 7 April 1918
By Don Taylor Wartime Wednesday This week, I continue with images from the New York Times this time from “over there.” A BRITISH TANK GOING INTO ACTION IN THE MESSINES SECTOR. (© Underwood & Underwood.)New York Times – 7 April … Continue reading
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Tagged Great War, Over There, New York Times, Dogs, Tank
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