Category Archives: Silhouettes

A mini biography highlighting some fascinating facts about the featured individual.

Silhouette: Levi Coffin, Abolitionist (1798-1877)

Posted on March 10, 2007 by

Levi Coffin was born on October 28, 1798 in North Carolina. Levi descended from Tristram Coffin, Sr. through his son, John of Nantucket, MA. He was a member of The Society of Friends (Quakers) and by 15 had begun assisting … Continue reading →

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Silhouette: Rev. Nicholas Noyes

Posted on February 11, 2007 by

Rev. Nicholas Noyes ( 1647–1717) – Son of Nicholas Noyes, a founding settler of Newbury, and nephew of Dr. Thomas Parker, he was a pastor at Salem, MA. Rev. Noyes was officiating clergy during in the Salem Witch Trials, although … Continue reading →

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Silhouette: John Mitchell

Posted on February 10, 2007 by

John Mitchell – Was one of the first settlers of Burke, NY having obtained a military land grant. Militia lieutenant in 1819 and Sherrif in 1822, he was the executioner of Malone County, NY’s first murderer. It is told that … Continue reading →

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