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Domestic News
June 19, 1867
The Greene County Republican
Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
General Grant and family visited Washington, PA, for the wedding of Wm. McKennan's daughter to Mr. Smith on June 19, 1867. Citizens welcomed the general, honoring his Civil War victory.
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WASHINGTON, PA.,
[Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Gazette.]
Washington, PA., June 19, 1867.
A somewhat notable event occurred here yesterday. About noon flags were thrown to the breeze all over town. Shortly after, an extra train arrived at the depot, bringing General Grant and family. They came to be present at the marriage of a daughter of Wm. McKennan, Esq., to a Mr. Smith, of this place. The ceremony was performed this forenoon, and the happy couple, accompanied by the General and his family, took their departure by way of the Hempfield road. Many of our citizens availed themselves of the opportunity of shaking the hand of the General, and giving him assurances that they honor the man who led the grand army of the Republic to a complete and final victory over the Slaveholders' rebellion.
[Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Gazette.]
Washington, PA., June 19, 1867.
A somewhat notable event occurred here yesterday. About noon flags were thrown to the breeze all over town. Shortly after, an extra train arrived at the depot, bringing General Grant and family. They came to be present at the marriage of a daughter of Wm. McKennan, Esq., to a Mr. Smith, of this place. The ceremony was performed this forenoon, and the happy couple, accompanied by the General and his family, took their departure by way of the Hempfield road. Many of our citizens availed themselves of the opportunity of shaking the hand of the General, and giving him assurances that they honor the man who led the grand army of the Republic to a complete and final victory over the Slaveholders' rebellion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
General Grant Visit
Wedding Mckennan Smith
Washington Pa
Civil War Hero
Hempfield Road Departure
What entities or persons were involved?
General Grant
Wm. Mckennan, Esq.
Mr. Smith
Where did it happen?
Washington, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington, Pa.
Event Date
June 18 19, 1867
Key Persons
General Grant
Wm. Mckennan, Esq.
Mr. Smith
Outcome
marriage ceremony performed; couple and general grant's family departed via hempfield road.
Event Details
Flags displayed in town; extra train brought General Grant and family for the wedding of Wm. McKennan's daughter to Mr. Smith. Ceremony held forenoon of June 19; citizens shook hands with the general and expressed honor for his Civil War leadership.