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70Born A Slave, Died Free--Freed Randolph Slaves' Journey From Virginia to Ohio
In 1833, John Randolph of Roanoke in Virginia died, freeing his slaves. After a 13 year battle in the courts due to the contesting of the will by his brother, the Randolph slaves were finally free to leave. This is their story, and follows their travel to Ohio to claim the land that John Randolph had provided the money for in his will, and the heartbreak they suffered once they arrived.
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77John Quincy Adams Facts
John Quincy Adams the sixth president, not to be confused with his dad John Adams the third president, was known for his philosophical stance on politics among other things.
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61The Erie Canal; Duck, Duck, But No Goose
The Erie Canal is considered part of the New York State canal system today. It runs 400 miles between Buffalo, New York and it's State Capital; Albany. I live in the suburban town it passes through called Fairport. The Erie canal is a great...
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70Book Written by One of Our Own - Me
Many of you have gotten to know me over the two years that I have been on the hubpages. What many of you may not know is that I have authored a book called, Hitches and Ditches on the Erie Canal by Hannah Stuart. No, Hannah Stuart is not my real...
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66Upstate New York, Part 7: Major Attractions, Erie Canal
Upstate New York, Part 7: Major Attractions, Erie Canal The Erie canal is a waterway in New York that runs about 360 or so miles from Albany on the Hudson River to Buffalo at Lake Erie, all the completing a navigable water route from the...
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62Upstate New York, Part 1: History & Culture
Upstate New York, Part 1: History & Culture When you think about taking a vacation or family trip what are the first destinations that comes to mind? I bet it’s not upstate New York. Well it should be, upstate New York is littered with...
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53The History of Syracuse's founding.
Syracuse N.Y., famous for it's history, and unusual events, is a great place to visit!
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65Alonzo W. Bradley
he date was April 20th 1836. It was a Wednesday and while the Territory of Wisconsin was being created, my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather was being born in Ohio. Alonzo W. Bradley was born in Russell, Ohio in the County of Geauga....
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64#3 - The Jacksonian Presidents, Part 2
Previously - Senator Martin Van Buren gained some political clout on a national level by working to get William Crawford elected President (even though Crawford became a physical invalid) but fell just a little short of victory. William Henry...
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