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This morning at 3:15
May 30, 1912This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing it … Continue reading
Posted in SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, family history, in memoriam, local history, MS-1, Wilbur Wright, Wright Brothers
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Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright was one half of the aviation pioneering duo known as the Wright Brothers. Together with his brother Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright invented the first airplane to make the first manned and powered flight possible. Wilbur Wright was born … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged Bishop Milton Wright, Susan Wright, Wilbur Wright, Wright Brothers
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Stephen Patterson
On May 28, 1862, Stephen Patterson was mustered into the 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company A, for three months in the rank of Private. The 86th OVI was organized at Camp Chase from May 27 to June 16, 1862.
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 86th OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Stephen Patterson
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