Tag Archives: maps

Fewer Births, More Deaths, Changing Migration Patterns

Posted on 8 April 2015 by admin

Where I tried to strike an upbeat note last week in finding some population growth in rural America, the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) lays out the grim statistics for nonmetropolitan areas in black and blue.  From their website this week: … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Policy | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—April 2, 1865

Posted on 2 April 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sunday–Apr. 2nd We have had another very nice day. We had General Inspection at 9 AM and dress parade at 5 PM. I reced. a letter from home today. Loren Moulton came over … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—March 30, 1865

Posted on 30 March 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Thursday–Mar. 30th It rained most all the after part of the night and nearly all of the fournoon and it was quite cool PM with a high S. W. wind. The regt. was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—March 28, 1865

Posted on 28 March 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Tuesday–Mar. 28th It was cool again last night and the day has been foggy. I wrote another letter home today. We drew clothing this AM. Jim Gifford was put on extra duty today … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—March 22, 1865

Posted on 22 March 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Wednesday–Mar. 22nd We broke up camp about 8 AM and made our way toward the town of Goldsborough N. C. 13 miles I was very unwell today again but I managed to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—Feb 15, 1865

Posted on 15 February 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, outside Lexington, South Carolina Wednesday–Feb. 15th We were on the road about 8 AM marched back about 2 miles for we were on the wrong road we then turned to the right, our camp last night … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—Dec 16, 1864

Posted on 16 December 2014 by admin

 Diary of Orrin Brown— Friday–Dec. 16th We cleaned up our street this morning then went out on drill for one hour but had no duty to do in the afternoon. The day has been very warm. The rebs are throwing … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—Dec 15, 1864

Posted on 15 December 2014 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, outside Savannah, Georgia Thursday–Dec. 15th We had to put our camp in order today. The rebs threw some shell into our camp today but done no damage, we also improved our breastworks today to shield us … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 22, 1864

Posted on 22 November 2014 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, at the same place he was yesterday (near Monticello) on the Georgia piedmont. Tuesday–Nov. 22nd There is a cold N. W. Wnd blowing this morning so that it is very uncomfortable. The smok of Camp has hurt my … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 21, 1864

Posted on 21 November 2014 by admin

Diary of Soggy Orrin Brown, camped on Cedar Creek, on the march somewhere in Georgia. Monday–Nov. 21st It rained nearly all night and we got our Breakfast in the rain and it has rained nearly all day and the roads … Continue reading →

Posted in Pursuit of Happiness | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment