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1. tngenweb.org › goodspeeds › chester-county-historyChester County History – Goodspeed's History of Tennessee

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   Jan 31, 2015 · The organization of the now county was delayed by an injunction suit filed by J. D. Brown, John Brown and Isaac Parrish of the Henderson faction. The suit was brought before Chancellor Nixon and the suit sustained.

2. chestercountychamber.com › historyHenderson | Chester County Chamber of Commerce – History

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   Henderson, the seat of Chester County, is located in the central southwest area of the state, about 85 miles northeast of Memphis, 135 miles southwest of Nashville and 15 miles southeast of Jackson. The history of Henderson began in 1857 when the Mobile and Ohio Railroad was being constructed.

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3. teachingamericanhistory.org › document › chapter-14Chapter 14: John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry | Teaching ...

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   Oct 21, 2024 · After months of planning, in the late evening of October 16, 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown and his followers attacked the federal armory, arsenal, and rifle factory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. From there, they had planned to arm and lead the local slaves in rebellion, but for a number of reasons, were unable to spread the alarm.

4. www.pbs.org › features › brown-following-john-brownFollowing John Brown | American Experience | PBS

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   This map lets you follow the abolitionist as he criss-crosses the country. You can access information chronologically.

5. www.tnhistoryforkids.org › counties › chester-countyChester County - TN History For Kids

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   Chester County. The Chester County Courthouse. During the Civil War, West Tennessee was predominantly Confederate. One notable exception to this was a geographic area containing a prominent family called Hurst. During the war Colonel Fielding Hurst was the commander of a unit of Union cavalry, often known as the “Hurst Nation,” that was ...

6. ushistoryscene.com › article › remembering-john-brownRemembering John Brown - US History Scene

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   Examining how vital information about Brown has been twisted or omitted in response to oppressed peoples’ response to him may help us to more truthfully “remember John Brown” and connect him with other “immortal raiders” and activists who have fought white supremacy.

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   Where did John Brown meet with African American leaders?

   • Chatham, Canada May 8, 1858 - John Brown meets with African American leaders to promote his plan to incite a slave revolt in Virginia. He presents his Provisional Constitution to the convention. 16. Harpers Ferry, Virginia July 3, 1859 - John Brown rents farmhouse a few miles outside of town under the name of Isaac Smith. 17.

   Following John Brown | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

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   What did John Brown dream about?

   • In the depth of his shame and grief, John Brown had a dream. He imagined himself as God's agent in a cataclysmic event that would obliterate slavery from America. He soon sought out prominent African Americans to join him in making the dream a reality.

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   When did John Brown move to Pennsylvania?

   • June, 1805 - The Brown family joins the westward migration of New Englanders. The family moves to Hudson, Ohio, a town that would become known for its strong abolitionist views. 3. Randolph Township, Pennsylvania May, 1826 - John Brown sets out on his own with his wife and children for the Pennsylvania wilderness.

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   How did John Brown feel about violence?

   • March 12, 1857 - John Brown speaks at the Town Hall. With Thoreau and Emerson listening, Brown says that he too hates violence, but accepts it as God’s will. 13. Boston April, 6, 1857 - A rumor circulates through Boston that a federal marshal is about to arrest John Brown. Brown hides out in the house of Judge Thomas Russell.

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   What happened to John Brown in 1859?

   • August 16, 1859 - John Brown arrives at clandestine meeting with Frederick Douglass. He tries to convince Douglass to join him at Harpers Ferry. 18. Charlestown, Virginia December 2, 1859 - John Brown is hanged after being found guilty of murder, treason, and inciting a slave insurrection.

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   Who was John Brown?

   • In 1909, historian, sociologist, and founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. Dubois wrote an extensive, well-researched, and approving biography of John Brown, applauding Brown for his realization that “the cost of liberty was less than the price of repression.”

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8. www.pbs.org › wgbh › amexJohn Brown's Holy War | American Experience | PBS

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   Feb 28, 2000 · In the depth of his shame and grief, John Brown had a dream. He imagined himself as God's agent in a cataclysmic event that would obliterate slavery from America. He soon sought out...