The first part of A Brief History of William Gilliland explores Gilliland's beginnings and his pioneer settling of the North Country, but this segment of his history will reveal the unfortunate downward spiral in the latter part of his life. American Revolution Begins … [Read more...] about A Brief History of William Gilliland (Part 2)
Archives for December 2012
Essex Farm: Sick Calf
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! I’m traveling today, so am sending news from afar, and it may be a little stale, as I haven’t had news from the farm since yesterday morning. Clara had her calf this week, a little heifer named Corey. … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Sick Calf
A Brief History of William Gilliland
The following quotation and the image of William Gilliland's portrait come from Plattsburgh resident, historian, and writer David Glenn. Portrait of William Gilliland (1734-1796) Pioneer Settler of Essex and Clinton Counties, New York This oil paint on canvas portrait was … [Read more...] about A Brief History of William Gilliland
Essex Farm: Livestock Well
Enjoy this Essex Farm Note from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm, in Essex, NY! I just came inside from a glorious morning walk around the farm. Here is today’s state-of-the-farm report. It has been a mild, dry first half of the last month of the year, and the animals are still out … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Livestock Well
Lakeside School: Knowledge of Senses
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth – 1st grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Each week our Office Administrator, Kathleen Morse, writes on the Lakeside school and community and education based on the Waldorf philosophy … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Knowledge of Senses