Tag: 1870 census
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Southern Heat, Part 4 (Bug Loop)
Sure, the southern United States has more than its fair share of pesky bugs that most people actively avoid. Mosquitos, horseflies, and palmetto bugs probably top that list. So it probably sounds strange that we devoted an entire day to insects, particularly to the appreciation of insects. The older kid is pursuing an entomology degree…
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Odds and Ends
I’m facing a situation where I’ve collected a bunch of random thoughts. None of them deserve an entire article individually but maybe they equal one collectively. Feel free to consider this a Tapas Day and select only those tasty little morsels that appeal to you. Maps from the 1870 Census I have an interest in…