Monthly Archives: November 2020

Tribute to a Pilgrim

Posted on November 26, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

Here ended the Pilgrimage of JOHN HOWLAND Who died February 23, 1672/3 aged above 80 years He married Elizabeth daughter of JOHN TILLEY Who came with him in the Mayflower December 1620 From them are descended a Numerous posterity. “Hee … Continue reading →

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The Safety Razor Inventors—and its not who you think!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

Two of the inventors of the safety razor are buried in a whimsical mausoleum in the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York—and neither is King Gillette.  While King Gillette gained fame for his razor and is often mistakenly given credit … Continue reading →

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Any Help? – Mystery Solved

Posted on November 11, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

One of this blogpost’s readers, Phyllis, solved the mystery. The metal marker connected to this grave represents the Switchmen’s Union of North America which was a labor union founded in 1894 and included members in the United States and Canada. … Continue reading →

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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers

Posted on November 4, 2020 by gravelyspeaking

The last five posts have been about accidents that occurred on trains.  The posts, in a way, also highlighted that trains in the 19th century and early 20th Century were not only an important mode of transportation, but carried cargo—human … Continue reading →

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