Flippers in Paradise
by Jeff Blakley South Dade County has a rich and complex history that has not been explored as much as that of Miami or the Florida Keys. Jean Taylor, in her book The Villages of South Dade, did a lot … Continue reading →
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Daniel M. Roberts – Early Pioneer Tales
by Jeff Blakley I transcribed this article from the October 17, 1918 issue of The Homestead Enterprise and added links and footnotes to explain some of the events mentioned in the article. Dan Roberts married Annie Margaret Fitzpatrick, the daughter … Continue reading →
Charles A. Gossman – Early Pioneer Tales
By Jeff Blakley The following article appeared in the October 3, 1918 issue of the Homestead Enterprise and is re-published here because it will be of interest to many of you who subscribe to posts. The descendants of Charles A. … Continue reading →
Lilburn R. Nixon – Early Pioneer Tales
The following article, by Lilburn R. Nixon, appeared in the Homestead Enterprise on September 26, 1918. In March of 1902, Nixon claimed John Brinzel’s relinquishment of his homestead, which ran south and west from the intersection of Newton Rd. and … Continue reading →