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Local veterans honored with historic markers
KEESEVILLE — Ezra Pond's eternal rest is in the tranquil Evergreen Cemetery in Keeseville. He will have visitors today at 10 a.m. as his grave site will receive a historic marker. MILITIA When he was a young man, Private Ezra Pond (1758–1843), served in the Massachusetts Militia before settling in Keeseville. 'We sent some of that information to a representative of the Daughters of the American Revolution who helped also further research and provided documents and then we submit those documents through another middle man to the Pomeroy Foundation for validation,' Nancy Sucharski, president of the Evergreen Cemetery Association, said. 'It was several people gathering details to prove his authenticity to verify that he was in the Revolutionary War. We're trying to bring history present and honor the individuals that stood in defense of freedom, values, and way of life. It's going to be a small ceremony. Our historical marker only lists Ezra Pond because at the time we had to apply for that on advance, and that's all we had the documentation on. and since then, we have discovered two other Revolutionary War veterans (Dr. Reuben Jones and James Woodbury), but we still have to go through the process of having the Pomeroy Foundation approve research it and approve those types of historical markers.' FOUNDING FAMILY Pond descends from Robert Pond of Edwardstone, Babergh District, Suffolk, England, came to the New World accompanied by his wife, Mary, and his brother, William, and sister-in-law, Judith. The Ponds set sail from Southampton on the Arbella, flagship of John Winthrop, governor of the Massachusetts Bay Company. On June 14, 1630, they landed in Salem, Massachusetts and became a founding family of America, according to AMERICAN ROOTS Ezra Pond was born May 28, 1758 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died December 16, 1843, in Keeseville. 'He was the son of Ezra Pond and Sarah Morse, and he was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Clinton County,' June Venette, a member of the Anderson Falls Heritage Society, said. 'He was married to Permelia Hubbell. He was a Pvt. in the Massachusetts Militia. He enlisted in 1777 in Capt. Wm. Henry's Co., Capt. Houghton, and Col. Whitney's Regiment in the Militia. He was in service off and on through 1780. He received a pension of $41.66 per annum for service in Massachusetts Militia from 26 April 1834 at the age of 74.' Venette notes that Ezra was drafted three times during the Revolutionary era. 'He volunteered twice and served as a substitute for his father for a total of 12.5 months of service,' she said. 'He was present of the Battle of Bemis Heights at Saratoga in October of 1777. He resided in Worcester, Ma. and Vermont before removing to Keeseville, the Town of Chesterfield, Essex Co., NY. By 1820, he had married Permelia Hubbell, and 25 of his descendants have become DAR members.' Venette surmises that Permelia's family was from Keeseville. Pond's grave is in the Clark family plot, and beside him is the grave of his daughter, Almena Clark. 'There is a flag by his grave,' Venette said. 'Apparently from what I'm finding, Cephus Clark installed the headstone for him. It was erected by his son-in-law.'
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24-05-2025
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Officers: Treaty of the Cedars Historical Marker sign in Little Chute found on fire
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – After officers in Little Chute found a historical marker sign on fire Friday night, an investigation has been launched, including a possible cash reward for information. A Facebook post from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department states that around 7:15 p.m. on May 23, the Little Chute Fire Department and officers responded to the Treaty of the Cedars Historical Marker and found the historical marker sign on fire. Flames from fire pit spread to nearby building in Wisconsin, damage limited The sign, which is located near the intersection of West Main Street and Washington Street in Little Chute, describes the treaty made in 1836 where the Menominee Indian nation ceded to the United States about 4,000,000 acres of land for $700,000 (about 17 cents per acre). The area now contains the cities of Marinette, Oconto, Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and many others. Body recovered from Wisconsin's Lake Monona during week-long search for missing boater Officers are asking anyone with relevant information to come forward and contact Officer Jack Schinke at (920) 788-7505, or email at If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the Quad Communities Crime Stoppers by calling (920)788-9090. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Van Oil Museum unveils new historical marker honoring railway
VAN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Van and the Van Zandt County Historical Commission unveiled a new historical marker on Saturday to commemorate the area's historic railway and oilfield. 'WE ARE VAN': Van remembers deadly 2015 EF-3 tornado 10 years later 'A roaring economy, new oil wells coming into production with lightning speed, thousands of oilfield workers and their families pouring into town—and a brand-new rail line. That was Van, Texas in 1930,' the City of Van said on their website. The new Texas Historical Commission marker is located at the Van Area Oil and Historical Museum and celebrates the Texas & Pacific Railway short line which played a key role in the development of the community. 'The railroad line from Grand Saline to Van served the area for many years, beginning with its opening in July 1930. It played a critical role in the rapid development of the oilfield by bringing in tons of heavy oilfield equipment. The line also transported other cargo as well as passengers,' the City of Van said. To learn more, visit the City of Van online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
