Ohio's Yesterdays

Stories about Ohio's people, places, and events inspired by the Manuscripts Collections of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Family of George and Deborah Godette

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Charles Weiker of Fremont, Ohio shared this story and these images of his family. At Find A Grave , you'll see further images and infor...
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Friday, September 9, 2011

Hughes Granite Company Created Ohio's Enduring Civil War Memorials

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The name Hughes Granite is long gone from Clyde, Ohio, but the exceptional markers, monuments, and memorials the company created remain a ph...
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Monday, September 5, 2011

Anna Pittenger McMeens: Civil War Nurse

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Anna McMeens (with purse) and Cooke Family Members Anna Pittenger McMeens may have been one of the first nurses to serve in a military hospi...
Saturday, September 3, 2011

Coming North: Martha Laughinghouse Weiker

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My search for photos of African American Civil War soldiers led to a conversation with Charles Weiker of Fremont, Ohio. He not only provided...
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Monday, August 29, 2011

John Evans: Civil War Sailor

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U.S.S. Carondelet (Courtesy of the Naval Historical Center) When attempting to document the Civil War service of Sandusky Countians, it w...
Sunday, August 28, 2011

A Veritable Flotilla of Rare DART Boats at the Toledo Classic and Antique Boat Show August 27 and 28

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The "Bootlegger," 1929 26-foot Dart Sponsored and organized by Ramsey Brothers Restorations of Toledo, Ohio, the Fifth Annual ...
Saturday, August 20, 2011

United States Mint Launches Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential $1 Coin

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On August 18th, residents of Fremont, Ohio and the surrounding area celebrated the release of the new Presidential $1 Coin honoring Rutherfo...
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