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A Davenport Connection: The Early Life of ‘Big Nose Kate’ Horony – Part II
On September 5, 1860 the steamship Bremen set sail from Southampton, England heading for New York City. Originating from the port of Bremen, Germany the ship contained hundreds of individuals headed to the United States. Among those on board were … Continue reading
A Davenport Connection: The Early Life of ‘Big Nose Kate’ Horony
For those fans of the Old West, we present to you the possible early life of Big Nose Kate, also known as Katie Elder, Kate Fisher, and Katherine Cummings–Doc Holliday’s girl, she was, living in Tombstone at the time of … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Big Nose Kate, Doc Holliday, Horony, Mary Katherine Horony
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Davenport City Cemetery: Preserving and celebrating the past
In honor of National Cemetery Month and Memorial Day, we are taking a moment to highlight the history of Davenport City Cemetery and this Saturday’s dedication of headstones for veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Located on Rockingham Road between South … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Local History
Tagged Davenport City Cemetery, Davenport Parks and Recreation, veterans
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