Tag Archives: Davenport City Cemetery

Davenport City Cemetery: Preserving and celebrating the past

Posted on May 26, 2017 by SCblogger

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 →

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A Flood of Images: July 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by SCblogger

We may have posted  The Flood of 1870: Bridging the gap between memories and measurements a bit too soon. Apparently, instead of celebrating no floods in 2014, we should have celebrated no spring floods. The summer flood of 2014 crested less than a week … Continue reading →

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A Flood of Images: April 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by SCblogger

Another flood has come and gone (or at least it is on its way to being gone!). While this one did not crack the Top 10 flood list, it unofficially crested at 19.12 feet on April 21, 2013 at Lock … Continue reading →

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A Davenport Connection: The Early Life of ‘Big Nose Kate’ Horony – Part II

Posted on September 14, 2011 by SCblogger

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 →

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April Fools? Not Us!

Posted on April 1, 2008 by SCblogger

While we love the fun of April Fool’s Day, we have found in our years of work that we have no need, or desire, to fool people. The real facts relating to genealogy and local history are full of surprises. … Continue reading →

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