Jedediah Smith Research Paper

Both kept a sort of diaries or written journals including the Indian encounters. The exhibition gained knowledge of western geography and the Native people. This knowledge fueled the American Fur trade and encouraged mountain men to make discoveries and inspired the Government to explore more in the west. As more exploration occurred, the more appealing settling in the West

John Jamison/Jamieson was born in 1845, at Yass NSW, and was described as 5ft 2½in with Red hair and a fair complexion with hazel eyes and could read and write. Jamison was the son of William and Mary Jamison who were married 9 Mar 1845, Yass, New South Wales. Young John Jamieson was also the nephew of James Taylor, who eloped with Ben Hall's wife Bridget. John Jamieson's linage was aristocratic as his great grandparents Thomas Jamieson and his wife Rebecca, arrived in the colony as part of the First Fleet, 1788, as surgeon's mate of the Sirius, under the command of Arthur Philip. However, during the rebellion against William Bligh 1807/08, with Bligh, who was the fourth Governor of New South Wales, having succeeded Governor Philip Gidley King in 1805, over the use of

What would you do if over night you went from a ordinary girl to a internet sensation? Jerrica Benton, played by Aubrey Peebles, is a small town girl who lives with her Aunty Bailey and her two daughters, Shanna and Aja. Jerrica and her sister, Kimber, moved in with their Aunt Bailey after their dad passed away. The last gift that Jerrica dad gave her was a unfinished robot name synergy.

Jochem Schoonmaker was a member of a family who came from Germany and Holland and settled in the colony of New York in the early 1600’s. He married Lydia Rosencrans in 1730 and together they had fifteen children. He was a farmer and his descendants continue farming his land to this day in the hamlet of Accord in Rochester. An early 18th century farmstead bearing his name is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While in Philadelphia, he was taken in as an apprentice to a silverplater named Stephen Henderson. During that time, he became strongly skilled in the art of silverplating. In 1818, when he was eighteen years old, his apprenticeship expired (Joshua Williams). After completing his apprenticeship, James went to the new territories

In 1969, during the Woodstock music festival, Jimmi Hendrix played an alternative version of the National Anthem. Some may think this does not represent American values because it was at Woodstock which was a big protest of the Vietnam war. However I think Jimmi Hendrix and everyone else there were perfectly within their rights and regardless of what the message of Woodstock was. He still played the national anthem which is a sign of respect for our country. For much of Jimmi’s early childhood, he was raised by his mother because his dad was fighting in World War II.

Both sources provided basic details about former State Representative Raymond W. Ewell. However, I found the first source, History Makers to be undoubtedly creditable. This source included an exclusive glimpse into the life of the senator. The History Maker, website provides researchers with pertinent facts about Mr. Ewell life. Also, the information provided seem to have been solicited directly from Representative Ewell in the form of a one on one interview.

She was soon purchased by John Wheatley for his wife (D. Hine, W. Hine & Harrold). While there are no records of when or where she was born, it is estimated to be around 1753 in Africa. She was named after the ship that brought her, and her masters gave her their last name, Wheatley. Unlike Phillis Wheatley, Robert Smalls was born in South Carolina April 5, 1839 to Lydia Polite, a housekeeper slave for John McKee. While his father was unknown, it was widely speculated his father was Henry McKee, John McKee’s son. According to Thomas-Lester (2012) there was a fatherly

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be from Jamestown? Maybe you would like to know how it feels to be a pilgrim. Here, I will show you the differences and some similarities of the two groups of people. While one is based on religion and another on business, they have a lot of similarities. Of course you can’t expect many differences.

John Hancock was an extraordinary man who did extraordinary things. He was a man of the people, and forever with the people. John Hancock was a Christian and he showed it by saying “We recognize no sovereign but God, and no king but Jesus.” The American Revolution leader John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737, in Braintree which is now named Quincey Massachusetts in this present day. After his dad died when John was a boy, he went to live with his aunt and uncle.

Willi Smith by Megan O’Keefe Willi Smith was born in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania and studied commercial art at Mastbaum Technical High School and attended Philadelphia College of Art for Fashion illustration . He moved to New York City to go to Parsons the new school for design, the art and design college of the new school. In 1967, Smith quit Parsons to have a career designing on his own. In 1969, he designed a label for digits, a sportswear company. In 1973, Smith, with his sister Toukie Smith, founded their own clothing company that soon failed.

Even though John Smith, Pocahontas, and Anne Hutchinson all died before turning 54 years old, they made many accomplishments. John Smith was a young warrior, a original Jamestown settler, and made a map of Virginia (Kelly, Melissa "Biography of John Smith"). Pocahontas was a Native American princess who saved John Smith's life and brought peace between Native Americans and colonists in Virginia (Kelly Melissa "Biography of Pocahontas). Anne Hutchison hosted meetings for women, criticized a church in Massachusetts, and got her and herself kicked out of Massachusetts (Kelly Martin). John Smith, Pocahontas, and Anne Hutchinson are key people of colonial time, because of their important contributions to their community.

John Hancock From his childhood and education, to his service to this country, and his presidential career John Hancock was one of the first people to sign the Declaration of Independent. He was also one of the most famous people to sign it. John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts, on January 23, 1737. He was born into a wealthy family his father was Reverend John Hancock, and his mother 's name was Mary Hawke Thaxter.

Most likely, one has heard about the story of Pocahontas and John Smith. However, John Smith was not as loving and kind as he was portrayed. In the letter Address to Captain Smith, the speaker, Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas’ father, takes a condescending tone and addresses to the English settlers, especially John Smith, how the chief’s generous hospitality has not been appreciated. Literary devices such as rhetorical questions, antithesis, and repetition, diction, and pathos and ethos are exercised by Chief Powhatan to address his purpose and produce it as impactful as fully possible.

John Hancock was born January 23rd, 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was born into a family of clergymen. As a child, Hancock didn’t have a normal childhood. Luckily, he was adopted by his uncle Thomas Hancock, the most wealthiest merchant in Boston. He then went to Harvard University, and graduated in 1754.