Hubert, Philip Gengembre, 1852-1925 · New York, C. Scribner's sons · leaf 196
arried from the hillswhich overlook the valley. This monument bearsthe information that two brothers, Nils Erics-son and John Ericsson, were born in a minershut at that place, respectively, January 31, 1802,and July 31, 1803. Nils Ericsson was a man ofunusual distinction, who held high position… … John Ericsson. JOHN ERICSSON 179 miner. Poverty was one of the bits of goodfortune that fell to the lot of the two boys, andamong- Johns earliest recollections is that of theseizure of their household effects by the sheriff.The mother was a woman of intelligence andsomewhat acquainted with the…
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