Tag: belmont

by lincolnquakers August 3, 2020 3

The Ghosts of Belmont: from Margaret Mercer to George Kephart

Margaret Mercer (1791-1846) was an educator and held strong anti-slavery sentiments. She wrote: “Do not for a moment doubt thatContinue Reading

by lincolnquakers July 7, 2020 1

George and Emma Moore: “the strongest kind of Union folks”

Old government paper work can hide a real gems. As an example, the following story is among thousands of “SouthernContinue Reading