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In the News (Sun 12 Oct 08)

  
  Enoch Poor
Against this step twenty-one of the field-officers, headed by Poor, John Stark, and William Maxwell, sent in a written remonstrance General Washington, on being appealed to, while refusing to overrule General Schuyler's action, concurred distinctly in the views of the remonstrant as to the impolicy of the measure.
The vigor and gallantry of the charge, supported by an adroit and furious onslaught from Colonel Daniel Morgan, could not be resisted, and the British line was broken After the surrender of Burgoyne, Poor joined Washington in Pennsylvania, and subsequently shared in the hardships and sufferings of the army at Valley Forge.
General Poor was among the first, to set out with his brigade in pursuit of the British across New Jersey in the summer of 1778, and fought gallantly under Lafayette at the battle of Monmouth.
www.virtualology.com /virtualwarmuseum.com/revolutionarywarhall/ENOCHPOOR.COM   (629 words)

  
  Enoch Poor
Enoch Poor (June 21, 1736-September 8, 1780) was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.
Enoch was born and raised in Andover, Massachusetts.
Enoch eloped with Martha Osgood, and the newlyweds settled in Exeter.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/en/Enoch_Poor.html   (565 words)

  
 Enoch Poor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Poor was born and raised in Andover, Massachusetts.
In 1755 young Poor enlisted as a private in one of the Massachusetts units raised to accompany Jeffrey Amherst's expedition to retake it during the French and Indian War.
Poor eloped with Martha Osgood, and the newlyweds settled in Exeter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Enoch_Poor   (775 words)

  
 Enoch The Prophet - Crystalinks
Enoch was a prophet who allegedly lived from 3284-3017 B. As you study ancient myths and legends about creation, you come to understand that they all are based on the same patterns of good and evil, etc.
Enoch acts as a scribe, writing up a petition on behalf of the fallen angels, or fallen ones, to be given to a higher power for ultimate judgment.
Once there, he was, with the divine flourish, made into Metatron, the angel of the face, high priest of the heavenly temple, and one of the supreme angels in all of the celestial hierarchy-not to mention the tallest of angels, with 36 wings and 265,000 eyes.
www.crystalinks.com /enoch.html   (1080 words)

  
 Enoch Poor
Against this step twenty-one of the field-officers, headed by Poor, John Stark, and William Maxwell, sent in a written remonstrance General Washington, on being appealed to, while refusing to overrule General Schuyler's action, concurred distinctly in the views of the remonstrant as to the impolicy of the measure.
The vigor and gallantry of the charge, supported by an adroit and furious onslaught from Colonel Daniel Morgan, could not be resisted, and the British line was broken After the surrender of Burgoyne, Poor joined Washington in Pennsylvania, and subsequently shared in the hardships and sufferings of the army at Valley Forge.
General Poor was among the first, to set out with his brigade in pursuit of the British across New Jersey in the summer of 1778, and fought gallantly under Lafayette at the battle of Monmouth.
famousamericans.net /enochpoor   (721 words)

  
 Franklin Pierce - Likeness of New Hampshire War Heroes & Personages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In 1755, aged 19, Poor enlisted as a private to fight like his father against France, and he was a member of the British expedition which removed the pro-French sympathizers of Acadia, Nova Scotia from their homes to more southerly colonies.
On February 21, 1777 Poor was commissioned a brigadier general, and his command increased from a regiment of New Hampshire men to a brigade including men from Connecticut and New York, as well as from New Hampshire.
Washington wrote to Congress of Poor's death, saying in part, "He was an officer of distinguished merit, one who as a citizen and soldier had every claim to the esteem and regard of his country." Congress ordered the letter printed for the public, as an indication of respect for Enoch Poor.
www.state.nh.us /nhdhr/warheroes/poor.html   (1185 words)

  
 History of JCSO, West End Story
Enoch was in the act of piling kindling wood in one corner of the cabin to set fire to it.
Enoch explained he was defending the Protestant Church against the Catholics and he insisted that Stodick was a Catholic Priest and the house in which they were living was a Catholic Chapel.
Enoch was glad to see me and said, "Chris, I know you came after me. I trust you and will not make any trouble." I told him to come with me to LaPush to see his father and mother, To this he readily consented.
www.jeffersonsheriff.org /constable.html   (1350 words)

  
 Poores and Poors who fought in the Revolutionary War
Enoch Poor was born on June 21, 1736, in Andover, Massachusetts, died September 8, 1780, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Joseph Poore was born on August 24, 1737, in Rowley, Massachusetts, and died on Februaru 18, 1795 in Byfield, Massachusetts.
Jeremiah Poor was born on October 31, 1747, in Plaistow, New Hampshire, and died in 1811, in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
members.fortunecity.com /travcek/war.htm   (666 words)

  
 SeacoastNH.com - Enoch Poor
Enoch Poor had been one of the best liked and ablest officers of the army, a trusted friend of Gen. Washington, a good leader of his men and as much a New Englander as four generations of living in the New World could make him.
Enoch Poor was born June 21, 1736 in North Andover, Mass.
When Enoch was 19, at the close of his apprenticeship to a master cabinet maker, he enlisted in the militia as a "mechanic" and was sent to Nova Scotia during the French and Indian Wars.
seacoastnh.com /Famous_People/Framers_of_Freedom/Enoch_Poor   (1037 words)

  
 Piano Artist Enoch and His Inspirational Christian Piano Music
Enoch's concerts are full of musical virtuosity, inspirational spiritual zeal, enjoyable lightness and flair.
Enoch shares challenging insights of this Christian ministry which his father, Dr., Rev. Manuel Fernando founded over thirty years ago.
Enoch supports this work through his concert ministry.
enochmusic.com /about.html   (206 words)

  
 Inspirational Christian Piano Music By Piano Artist Enoch
An Enoch concert is an emotional, soothing, moving experience of sound and video sure to increase your praise and worship levels to untold heights.
Enoch is a international artist who has dedicated his talent to his ministry of helping others.
Enoch is an artist who is committed to artistic mastery and finesse.
www.enochmusic.com   (569 words)

  
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Enoch set A purpose evermore before his eyes, To hoard all savings to the uttermost, To purchase his own boat, and make a home For Annie: and so prosper'd that at last A luckier or a bolder fisherman, A carefuller in peril, did not breathe For leagues along that breaker-beaten coast Than Enoch.
Yet Enoch as a brave God-fearing man Bow'd himself down, and in that mystery Where God-in-man is one with man-in-God, Pray'd for a blessing on his wife and babes Whatever came to him: and then he said `Annie, this voyage by the grace of God Will bring fair weather yet to all of us.
She when the day, that Enoch mention'd, came, Borrow'd a glass, but all in vain: perhaps She could not fix the glass to suit her eye; Perhaps her eye was dim, hand tremulous; She saw him not: and while he stood on deck Waving, the moment and the vessel past.
www.ibiblio.org /pub/docs/books/gutenberg/etext98/enchr10.txt   (11384 words)

  
 Enoch Poor
At the battle of Saratoga, Poor led the attack.
In 1824, when Lafayette visited New Hampshire, at a banquet in his honor, he was called upon by a gray-haired veteran for a sentiment.
General Poor was buried in Hackensack, where a fine monument marks his grave.
peytonrandolph.com /ENOCHPOOR.COM   (629 words)

  
 NH Historical Markers - Brigadier General Enoch Poor - NewHampshire.com
Description: Born in Andover, Mass., June 21, 1736, Enoch Poor settled in Exeter, becoming a successful merchant and ship-builder.
In 1775 he was appointed colonel in the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment.
Poor was at Stillwater, Saratoga, and Monmouth, and served under Washington, Sullivan, and Lafayette.
www.newhampshire.com /historical-markers/brigadier-general-enoch-poor.aspx   (89 words)

  
 Brigades
He resigned from the post of Quarter Master in November of 1777; his poor record of administration exacerbated the supply problems of the army at Valley Forge.
Poor and his brigade then rejoined Washington's army at Valley Forge.
Poor, like so many other soldiers succumbed to camp fever and died in 1780.
valleyforgemusterroll.org /BIOs.htm   (5452 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Book of Enoch the Prophet (Stern's Guide to Contemporary African Music): Books: Richard Lawrence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Enoch uttered his prophecies regarding the elect, centuries before the existence of Christianity.
This most sacred text-"The Book of Enoch, The Prophet" which was discovered in Ethiopia; describes the seven heavens and hells, and the angels who work the cosmos.
Enoch originated about 300BC, and the oldest copies, dating back to about 150BC are found among the Dead Sea Scrolls at Qumran.
www.amazon.com /Enoch-Prophet-Sterns-Contemporary-African/dp/0948390034   (2182 words)

  
 BCHS - General Enoch Poor
In commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the death of General Enoch Poor, of New Hampshire, during the Steenrapie Encampment, the Bergen County Historical Society has placed a floral wreath upon his grave in the Hackensack Church on the Green.
General Poor was from the state of New Hampshire.
He was a true patriot, who took an early part in the cause of his country, and during his military career was respected for his talents and his bravery, and beloved for the amiable qualities of his heart.
www.bergencountyhistory.org /Pages/EnochPoor.html   (361 words)

  
 shaken & stirred: the ephemeral, or eternal, enoch soames
He wrote a short story called "Enoch Soames" (it’s in Seven Men, and you can also read it on line here) whose title character, an ungifted author of the Naughty Nineties, longed desperately to know whether and how he would be remembered a hundred years hence.
Accordingly, poor Enoch sold his soul to the Devil in return for a day trip to the British Museum in 1997, where he could satisfy his curiosity.
Perhaps they chuckled at Enoch’s pitiful presumption and the completeness with which he received his demonic comeuppance, little knowing that posterity would treat them with similar callousness.
bondgirl.blogspot.com /2004/06/ephemeral-or-eternal-enoch-soames.html   (532 words)

  
 The Battle of Saratoga (Second)/Bemis Height's
Enoch Poor's 800-man brigade in the woods below them and opened fire.
Poor's men had formed at the base of a slight elevation.
At the same time that Poor and Acland were fighting each other, Morgan and Dearborn advanced through the woods and attacked Balcarre's column's flank and rear.
www.myrevolutionarywar.com /battles/771007.htm   (1422 words)

  
 NPS Historical Handbook: Saratoga
This house, the home of John Neilson, served as the quarters of Generals Benedict Arnold and Enoch Poor.
From this building Poor went to lead his troops in gallant action on both September 19 and October 7.
It was to this building that Major Acland, of the British Grenadiers, was brought severely wounded on October 7; and it was also to this building that Lady Acland, in defiance of great hardships, came to nurse her wounded husband.
www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/hh/4/hh4k.htm   (1494 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Enoch Poor": Key Phrase page
See all pages with references to "Enoch Poor".
Obadiah Harris, t July 1758; Enoch Poor, 14 June, 17 Oct- 1759.
But Congress decided otherwise and gave the rank and the command to Enoch Poor.
amazon.com /phrase/Enoch-Poor   (341 words)

  
 Orderly Books
Incorporated with General Poor's Brigade was the 2d New York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Philip Van Rensselaer.
4 Brigadier General Enoch Poor commanded the Second Brigade consisting of the 1st, 2d and 3d New Hampshire Regiments, and the 6th Massachusetts Regiment.
Genl Poors in his Rear the Brigadeirs may Arrange their own in the manner they may think Propper the Brigadeirs and field officers are Called upon to See that those Orders are punctually Carried into Exe.
www.threerivershms.com /orderlybook3.htm   (2807 words)

  
 Saratoga: The Tide Turns on the Frontier--Reading 1
Gates was informed of the movement and dispatched Col. Daniel Morgan's corps, Gen. Enoch Poor's brigade, and Brig.
Although Poor's men failed to capture the Balcarres Redoubt (a log-and-earthen work on the Freeman Farm that was about 500 yards long and 12-14 feet high) fresh reinforcements joined Learned's brigade, and urged on by Gen. Benedict Arnold, they captured Breymann's Redoubt (a single line of breastworks about 200 yards long and 7-8 feet high).
As night fell, Burgoyne's battered army retreated to the safety of the Great Redoubt (a system of fortifications designed to protect their hospital, artillery park, and supplies on the river flat).
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/93saratoga/93facts1.htm   (941 words)

  
 Star-Gazette.COM News Extra - Battle of Newtown 225th anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
It consists of the Clinton, Maxwell and Poor brigades with Proctor's artillery.
Then Poor's soldiers draw them back with fixed bayonets.
They retreat from all parts of the fortified line toward Newtown and the ford in the Chemung River.
www.stargazettenews.com /newsextra/newtown/timeline.html   (883 words)

  
 Whistling in the Dark - I'm avoiding writing about John Stark on Websnark right now...
...but I wanted to mention somewhere that the Friday John Stark (the one about Enoch Poor) might be my favorite joke in it to date.
And in the Books of Enoch (Biblical Apocrypha), the Watchers/Grigori sought out Enoch and asked him, as a prophet, to ask God to forgive them and let them return to Heaven.
He then ascended to Heaven in a rapture, and the Angels told him that the Grigori would never be let back in.
demiurgent.livejournal.com /143563.html   (421 words)

  
 Battle of Bemis Heights
He felt compelled to attempt a breakthrough because his supplies and troop morale were diminishing daily.
Gates, for his part, uncharacteristically chose to confront the enemy and dispatched Daniel Morgan and his riflemen, along with troops under major generals Enoch Poor and Ebenezer Learned.
Badly outnumbered, the British ranks broke on several occasions, but were rallied by the highly competent Simon Fraser.
www.u-s-history.com /pages/h1305.html   (670 words)

  
 Albany, NY -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
Today, US Route 9 crosses the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal, which are one and the same at this site.
The marker also indicates that Enoch Poor’s Brigade encamped in this area in 1777.
1777 — Used as Camp Ground of General Enoch Poor’s Brigade.
www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute9/albany/default.htm   (1189 words)

  
 Life with the poor
Sweet mother of Bon Jovi - Life With The Poor T-shi(r)ts exist
Featuring Good Ol' Enoch, Uncle-Dad, Lester, Chlymidia-Sue, and Grandpa.
Life With The Poor #25 - Special Iranian Comedy Edition.
www.rodneyanonymous.com /poor/lwtp.html   (31 words)

  
 Enoch Arden &c. ~ Enoch Arden by Lord Alfred Tennyson
Enoch was host one day, Philip the next,
But Enoch lives; that is borne in on me:
`Enoch, poor man, was cast away and lost'
www.netpoets.com /classic/poems/064055.htm   (4788 words)

  
 Piano Artist Enoch and His Inspirational Christian Music
When you purchase a CD a portion of all sales go to help the cause of poor and needy children of India through the ministry of "Christ For India" a non profit organization founded by Enoch's father Dr. Manuel Fernando.
Christ for India sponsors Orphanages, Leper Clinics and a child sponsorship program in India.
For information about bookings and live talk show appearances please use our FORM or contact:
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