A drifting cowboy
An old cowboy's thoughts about horses, canoes, fishing, art, movies, family, and the American West
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
John Gardner and the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island
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Our 5th great-grandfather, John Gardner (1753–1837) , served as a soldier in the Rhode Island Militia and State Troops during the American...
Rhode Island: The most rebellious colony in British America
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In the decades leading up to 1776, Rhode Island was the most rebellious colony in British America. Because our 6th great-grandfather, Capt...
1710 Palatine Migration: Harrowing saga of early American history
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🌲 Part 1: The Anatomy of the 1710 Palatine Crisis The Geopolitical Trap In 1709, the British Crown, under Queen Anne, agreed to sponsor ...
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The New Netherland Ancestry of Charity Winegard (2026 update)
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Photo: Charity Winegard Plimpton, with an address on the reverse side: "J. Q. A. Tresize, 101 Main St., Zanesville, O." A short ...
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