Our Memorial Day services here are sobering, especially in these times, as they give credit to those who were defending our country before it was a country. John Manley and Nicholson Broughton, skipper of the "Hannah," were johnny-come-latelies. The roll of honour, when properly done, includes those who fell in Queen Anne's War, 1711-1715. Deep roots in this town.
I love making these connections! I'd read than Manley had magnificent feats and exploits, but hadn't registered that he was a Marbleheader. Congrats on your amazing neighbor!
Our Memorial Day services here are sobering, especially in these times, as they give credit to those who were defending our country before it was a country. John Manley and Nicholson Broughton, skipper of the "Hannah," were johnny-come-latelies. The roll of honour, when properly done, includes those who fell in Queen Anne's War, 1711-1715. Deep roots in this town.
I love making these connections! I'd read than Manley had magnificent feats and exploits, but hadn't registered that he was a Marbleheader. Congrats on your amazing neighbor!
John Manley was a Marbleheader and remains a local hero for this and other exploits.