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A Twenty-Thousand-Dollar Kiss
A Twenty-Thousand-Dollar Kiss
In 1864, Matilda Field left her covered wagon train to explore an opportunity in Salt Lake City. After meeting this man, she dissapears…
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
May 29
WWI Veteran Frederick Aplin Lincoln and the Toll of PTSD
WWI Veteran Frederick Aplin Lincoln and the Toll of PTSD
How I unraveled the story of one man’s battle with himself after serving his country
Alicia M Prater, PhD
May 14
Who Tried to Kill John Brown’s Family on the Overland-California Trail?
Who Tried to Kill John Brown’s Family on the Overland-California Trail?
I’ll tell you everything I know about the conspirators… but it’s not much.
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
May 1
The West and Pioneers
Dr. James Rousseau: San Bernardino’s Most Notable Pioneer Physician
Dr. James Rousseau: San Bernardino’s Most Notable Pioneer Physician
Dr. James Alexander Rousseau was an early settler of San Bernardino, California, and one of their most highly esteemed pioneer physicians…
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
Feb 28
Finding Mr. Wood, Oregon Trail Hero
Finding Mr. Wood, Oregon Trail Hero
A Mormon freighter rescued at least twenty-six wagons with their families after the Platte River Raids of 186, but he doesn’t seem to…
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
Aug 25, 2023
Beloved Iowa Physician Allegedly Drowns Crossing the Frozen “Miss”
Beloved Iowa Physician Allegedly Drowns Crossing the Frozen “Miss”
“One of them was quite dead.” …Or so it was reported in the Iowa Gazette of December 6, 1845.
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
Jan 26
Sarah Daglish: Victorian Pianist Wins the Heart of the Wrong Suitor.
Sarah Daglish: Victorian Pianist Wins the Heart of the Wrong Suitor.
What could possibly go wrong on a blind date? See how the wrong place, wrong time, and wrong person ended up being completely right.
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
Apr 1, 2022
Wigwams, Woodpiles, and Warrior Women
Wigwams, Woodpiles, and Warrior Women
Online ancestors
Mike Howard
Apr 19
The Kelly-Larimer Train: One of Many Murders on the Oregon Trail
The Kelly-Larimer Train: One of Many Murders on the Oregon Trail
It All Started With One Woman’s Scream
Janelle Molony, M.S.L.
Nov 11, 2022
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