Articles related to "Prentiss"

Ann Eliza Wilbur Prentiss, a real daughter of the Revolution, died in 1907. Joseph Wilbur, her father, was in 41 Revolutionary War engagements.

The life of Narcissa Whitman is reflective of the lives of pioneer women, hard working and family oriented; these women are the unsung heros of the frontier.

After the long hard trip to the junction of the Walla Walla River and Columbia River, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman built a mission and began to minister to the Indians.

Elizabeth Prentiss' hymn More Love to Thee, O Christ is a hymn born of despair that reminds Christians of Christ's love and calls them to love him in return.

When parents are faced with alcohol addiction in their sons or daughters, many turn to traditional AA programs for the answers. This may not be the best choice.

Elizabeth, now a real Grandma Goose, entertains her grandchildren with song and stories, but ruffles her son-in-law's feathers.

Extending a friendly holiday greeting to customers, clients and employees is a festive gesture of appreciation that's good for business.

Davenport’s congregation divides over religious issues causing a split that created the Third Church, later better known as the Old South Church.

Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.

The evolution of castle defense began in the 9th Century and saw dramatic improvement coming out of the Crusader movement, creating impregnable fortifications.

Perhaps born illegitimately, the colorful, flamboyant and perhaps tragic life and demise of Jack London still speaks to us today.

The English settlers of Plimoth Plantation--today's Plymouth, Massachusetts-- adapted Old World customs to the New World. In so doing, they created an American legend.