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May 25, 1937: William Kendrick, Pioneer of West Virginia’s 4-H Program, Dies at 55

On May 25, 1937, William Kendrick, a pioneer of West Virginia’s 4-H program, died at age 55. “Teepi,” as he was nicknamed, was born in Alabama and moved…

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May 24, 1856: John Brown & Followers Kill Five Slaveholders in KS - Prelude to Harpers Ferry Raid

On May 24, 1856, John Brown and his followers killed five slaveholders at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas—a prelude to his more ambitious raid on Harpers Ferry…

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May 23, 1941: Athlete Rod Thorn Born in Princeton

Athlete Rod Thorn was born in Princeton on May 23, 1941. He was Princeton High School’s best basketball and baseball player and was heavily recruited by…

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May 22, 1861: Thornsberry Bailey Brown Becomes First Union Solider Killed in Civil War

On May 22, 1861, Thornsberry Bailey Brown became the first Union soldier killed in battle during the Civil War. It occurred during a brief stand-off at…

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