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Tag: Civil War Veteran

November 10, 1928October 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-November 10, 1928

Norwood Will Dedicate Memorial Building Tomorrow-This Day In Norwood History-November 10, 1928

May 30, 1922May 20, 2026 georgenhs people, This Day In Norwood History

Ora Holman Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth, Turns 91-This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922

A legendary local patriot celebrates a milestone. At 91 years old, Walpole Street resident Ora Holman stands as Norwood’s oldest Civil War veteran, carrying a thrilling personal history that includes riding 100 miles through the night in the urgent pursuit of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

September 21, 1907September 17, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907

LANDS IN HUB WITH 10 CENTS. Ora Holman, later Prosperous Business Man, Celebrates With Wife at Norwood Golden Wedding. MR AND MRS ORA HOLMAN. Sat, Sep 21, 1907 – 11 … Continue reading Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907

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