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Monday, March 9, 2009. Archippus Parrish was a native of Windham, Conn. , where he was born January 27, 1773. In his early manhood he removed to Morristown, N. , and there married Phebe, daughter of John Miller, August 12, 1806. Tavern, near the old jail. 1773 - January 27 - Born Windham, Connecticut.
Sunday, February 22, 2009. The landlord of a hotel was apt to be a man of consequence and standing in the community. As a class they were generally respected and were often called to hold public office when it was a distinction to hold public office, as marking the esteem and respect and confidence in which one was held by his fellow citizens.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. Came to Wilkes-Barre from Easton in 1897. For the purpose of merchandising and opening a trade to Easton. By way of the turnpike - not yet constructed, but generally anticipated. As speedily to become an accomplished fact. Father, a storekeeper of Easton. Was the bottom partner of the enterprise. Was the sister of Isaac Carpenter, a well known citizen of Wilkes-Barre at that period.
Sunday, May 10, 2009. William Camp Gildersleeve was born December 6, 1795 in Midway, Liberty Co. , Georgia, the son of Cyrus Gildersleeve, pastor of the Midway Congregational Church, and Mary Camp. At about age 16, his father moved the family back to New Jersey, escaping the miasma and fevers of the swampy and mosquito infested land which had weakened them. Overworked I know they are.
Friday, May 1, 2009. William Sterling Ross was born in Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 11, 1802, the son of William Ross. He was married Ruth Tripp Slocum, daughter of Joseph Slocum. And Sarah Fell, on Dec. 1, 1825, in the Slocum house on Public Square. He naturally had an inclination for military affairs. For over thirty years he was the acknowledged head of the volunteer system in Luzerne Co. and was ever regarded as an auth.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The Wyoming Valley Hotel, which followed the Phoenix, was opened for business in the spring of 1866 by the Messrs. Ward of Philadelphia and was conducted on the plane of a first class city hotel. During the summer season, in the first few years of its existence, it was filled with summer visitors from the cities. An orchestra was maintained and dancing indulged in every evening and sometimes in the forenoon. Who was in charge for 10 y.
Monday, February 23, 2009. Back to Hotels and Taverns. The members of the Junior Volunteers will meet at the hou.
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