Last week we shared with you some correspondence between Barnabas and Mary while Barnabas was in Washington and Mary in Stockbridge. This week we are beginning a three-part series about the lives of Barnabas and Mary. On February 16, 1801, in Washington City, after the 35th ballot by the Electoral College and upon receiving word from...
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Bidwell Lore – Introducing Barnabas Bidwell
Welcome to week 18 of Bidwell Lore! Last week we introduced you to Reverend Bidwell’s oldest daughter, Jemima, with a wonderful guest post by Bidwell descendant Russ Taylor. This week we turn to the last and most well-known of Reverend Bidwell’s children, his son Barnabas. He had a fascinating and at times dramatic life, and so we will...