MARQUETTE — Silas C. "Whetstone" Smith was born in 1811 in Vermont. He married Ursula Rouse in October 1842, and the couple went on to welcome two sons, William John and Charles Silas. In 1847 Silas left his home in Ohio to come to the Great Lakes region for his health. He later recounted ...
QUESTION: Local author and lawyer, John Voelker, published his novels under the pen name Robert Traver. Which of the following names did he also use? a. Cully Gage b. Billy Gladstone c. Clayton Parks d. John Donaldson ANSWER: D, Donaldson was John Voelker’s middle name. He published some of his early work under the name John Donaldson.
MARQUETTE — Ogichidaa is Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) word that primarily translates to “warrior” or “veteran.” More broadly it represents anyone who demonstrates extreme courage, puts the needs of their community first, and protects the language, culture and well-being of their people. ...
QUESTION: The Marquette Regional History Center has several farrier tools in its collection. What was/is the job of a farrier? a. Working on cars and bicycles b. Skinning animals for pelts c. Making shoes for horses d. Captaining ferries between the mainland and islands ANSWER: C, making shoes for horses.
