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	Johnson's Island, Ohio - History
		Johnson’s Island was originally named Bull’s Island and was part of a tract of land owned by Epaproditus Bull.
		From 1866 to 1894, the island was used primarily for agricultural purposes.
		The causeway and island roads were not completed until the Johnson’s Island Property Owners Association, at its own expense, stoned and paved the roads in the 1970s.
	www.johnsonsisland.org /history.htm (592 words)

	Caribbean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Located southeast of Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north and west of South America, the Caribbean is commonly reckoned as a subregion of North America.
		The West Indies consist of the Antilles, divided into the larger Greater Antilles which bound the sea on the north and the Lesser Antilles on the east, and the Bahamas which are northeast of the sea.
		British West Indies / Anglophone Caribbean - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bay Islands (briefly), British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Croix (briefly), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos Islands
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Indies (919 words)

	Authentic Campaigner Website & Forums - Johnsons Island needs help
		The Johnson's Island Civil War Prison (official NHL name) was designated in June, 1990 as a National Historic Landmark, denoting the entire island as a landmark.
		The Friends and Descendants of Johnson's Island (FDJI) are committed to secure as much of the prison compound and fortifications (currently approximately 17.1 acres) either through direct acquisition or by preservation easements.
		Johnson's Island is not eligible to receive financial help from the CWPT or the ABPP as it isn't a Civil War battlefield.
	www.authentic-campaigner.com /forum/showthread.php?t=7183 (1088 words)

	Johnson's Island, Ohio - Confederate Cemetery
		Ray was captured at Fort Donelson on February 16, 1862 and came to the island on April 9th with the first group of Confederate soldiers.
		Leonard B. Johnson furnished teams of horses to haul the markers from the Johnson’s Island dock to the cemetery.
		This photograph was taken at the dedication ceremony of the Bronze Monument to Confederate Soldiers in Johnson’s Island, Ohio, Stockade Cemetery,.on June 8, 1910.
	www.johnsonsisland.org /history/war_cemetery.htm (1005 words)

	Island Life :: history
		In fact, the material culture on the Northern Channel Islands (Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel) and adjacent mainland coast showed many similarities as well, although the peoples were of a different linguistic stock and physical type.
		However, sea otter were plentiful around the Channel Islands and Russian and American sea otter hunters were eager to obtain their pelts, which brought high prices in China.
		As time passed, the lovely coves began to be dotted with tents in the summertime as the more adventurous mainlanders sailed across the channel to picnic on the shore and escape the heat of California's inland valleys.
	www.catalina.com /history.html (1669 words)

	Spears Letter
		No one stood higher with the company than he, he was brave and true as steel, I could not say too much in regard to his good qualities as a soldier.
		Johnsons Island where we are now located is in Sandusky Bay some three miles from the city.
		The 2nd Kentucky had been surrendered with the Fort Donelson garrison, 16 February 1862, and Lt. Spears and the other officers had been sent to prison at Johnsons Island, Ohio (via Camp Chase).
	www.rootsweb.com /~orphanhm/spearsltr.htm (681 words)

	Famous Spencers
		He took part in the battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776, and was with the army at White Plains, October 28, remaining until December, 1776.
		He was given command of his recruits, organized as the 21st regiment, afterward known as the 14th, distinguished as the model regiment of the Continental army and known as the "amphibious regiment" by reason of the former calling of the men.
		He was with General Greene's division in New Jersey in 1778; was in Rhode Island under Sullivan in 1779; was superintendent of drafts in Massachusetts in 1780; and a member of the André court of inquiry at Tappan, N.Y,, Sept. 29, 1780.
	members.tripod.com /~ntgen/bw/sp_fmus.html (2547 words)

	Articles - Caribbean (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		The countries and islands of the Caribbean are located to the south and east of Mexico and to the north and west of Venezuela, South America.
		There are at least 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cayes in the region.
		The region known as "Caribbean" is usually restricted to the islands of the Caribbean Sea, although sometimes the continental American coastline is included.
	www.healwater.com /articles/Caribbean (691 words)

	Confederate Prisoners of War on Johnson's Island, Ohio
		The creation and administration of the Depot of Prisoners Of War, Johnson’s Island, Sandusky Bay, Ohio, is perhaps the most historically interesting part of the island’s colorful history.
		An existing quarry on the island was enlarged in 1901 to produce limestone for breakwaters in Cleveland, Lorain, Cedar Point and other locations.
		Our goal is to preserve and protect the historical heritage of Johnson’s Island for future generations to enjoy and study.
	www.johnsonsisland.org (457 words)

	East Harbor
		East of the park on the Marblehead Peninsula is the Marblehead Lighthouse, one of the oldest on the Great Lakes.
		Johnsons Island on the bay side of the peninsula was the site of a prison for Confederate soldiers captured during the Civil War.
		A Confederate cemetery still remains on the island.
	www.placesohio.com /ohio-state-parks/eastharbor/index.html (965 words)

	Johnsons in New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		The country consists of two main islands, ingenuously named North and South, each of which is approximately the size of North Carolina, and a number of smaller outlying islands.
		The population is between 3.5 and 4 million, almost one-third of it in the major city, Auckland, in the North Island.
		Even with twelve days to cover one island, and with the flexibility of our own car, we had a difficult time deciding which places to see and which to skip.
	forrestjhn.home.mindspring.com (528 words)

	confederate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Although he felt it his duty to volunteer in the very beginning of the war, he desisted at the instance of his wife; when, however, the call was made in 1862, he be came a member of Company E, Fourth N.C. Cavalry, attaining rank of Second Lieutenant.
		In a comparatively short time, he was made a prisoner by the Union forces and died on Johnson's Island, near the city of Sandusky, Ohio, on September 26th, 1863.
		Captured at Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862, and proled at Elizabeth City on February 21, 1862.
	www.pioneers-portals-and-paths.org /confederate.html (1336 words)

	FM News
		Johnsons stock pond was also netted whilst the Hill Pond fish were being held in an aerated tank to ascertain numbers.
		Ultra sonics will be placed around the island shortly to improve the water quality by zapping the algae as managed so successfully already at Marsh Farm.
		Thursdays netting of Johnson's Lake for more roach and perch to go into Marsh Farm proved to be a bit of a mixed result.
	www.godalminganglingsociety.co.uk /FM_News/FM_News.htm (1688 words)

	Caribbean - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Caribbean (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe; Dutch: Cariben) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts.
		Spain - Cuba, Hispaniola (present-day Dominican Republic and Haiti), Puerto Rico and Bay Islands (briefly)
		Caribbean, Historical groupings, Present-day island territories of the Caribbean, Continental countries with Caribbean coastlines and islands, Island territories near the Caribbean, Indigenous Tribes, See also, Regional Institutions, Americas and Caribbean.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Caribbean (1078 words)

	Roth Bilt Boats Rothbilt Skiffs Roth Built Boats Mercury Honda Suzuki Johnson's Boat Yard, Wickford, Rhode Island
		When you step into Johnson's Boatyard, there is a distinct feeling you immediately experience.
		Johnson's Boatyard provides a comprehensive range of services for powerboaters up to 35' using genuine factory replacement parts and quality products like Interlux Paint.
		We are located on beautiful Wickford Harbor on the west side of Narragansett Bay, 20 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island.
	www.johnsonsboatyard.com (246 words)

	Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale - 810 Page 73
		Johnson's Island O. Clearly struck oval "CHR" examiner's oval on yellow cover to Louisburg N.C. with prisoner's endorsement "Joseph J. Davis, Capt. Co.
		Johnson's Island O. Bold "G.S.B." examiner's oval hs on buff cover to Capt. Cabal Breckinridge in care of Maj. Gen.
		Johnson's Island O. 3c Rose (65) and 10c Greenish Blue, Die A (11c), large margins, tied by "Richmond Va. May 28" cds on half of buff cover with ms.
	www.siegelauctions.com /y/810/y81073.htm (1176 words)

	Hendershott Museum Consultants Product Detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Shortly after this disaster, Capt. Holeman and many of his brigade were captured at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia on April 1, 1865.
		He was incarcerated at Johnsons Island, Ohio in the Confederate prison camp there until he took the oath of allegiance and was released on June 18, 1865.
		This rare Confederate North Carolina frock coat is a symbol of the Old South as the the officer who wore this was a well to do plantation owner who left behind the comforts of home to fight for state’s rights on the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War.
	www.garyhendershott.com /productdetail.cfm?Key=1284 (500 words)

	Johnson's Island, Ohio - Barbiere List of POW's
		This list includes only those prisoners on Johnson's Island prior to September of 1862.
		Prisoners on the island after this date are not listed.
		Col. Late C.S.A. Scraps from the Prison Table, at Camp Chase and Johnson's Island.
	www.johnsonsisland.org /history/pow_barbiere/barbiereAB.htm (168 words)

	Camping World Open Roads Forum: Cedar Point and other areas of interest... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		Might be able to park at the church at the end of the lane and walk back.
		You can see the roller coaster's at Cedar Point across the bay in one direction, Kellys Island in front of you and Perrys Monument to the other side across the Lake.
		The glacial grooves on Kellys Island is pretty neat.
	www.campingworld.com /cforum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/14053980.cfm (427 words)

	Island Directory
		The earliest recorded history of James Cistern, found in the archives of the Methodist Church, states that the community was established by freed slaves who migrated from the plantations of Exuma (the Rolle Estates) and Cat Island (the Johnsons' and Bethels' Estates).
		He is best known for shutting down the Parliament of the day because it would not pass legislation that would prohibit plantation owners from lashing or whipping their female slaves.
		He commissioned the erection of the Columbus Statue that is located at Government House, and allowed salt-rakers from the Family Island to sell their salt to the markets in Nassau.
	www.briland.com /leftmenu/isdirect.html (660 words)

	CSN Personnel Index, H-M. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		John H. Johnson, resident of Fredericksburg, Virginia; dismissed from the United States Naval Academy, and went to California in 1848; lieutenant, served as executive officer, CSS Beaufort, 1862; drowned at Wilmington, North Carolina.
		Thomas Johnson, born Maine; aged 29; seaman, CSS Ivy; discharged from Naval service, February 8, 1862, for disease of the heart, after being admitted to the hospital vessel, CSS St. Philip, January 23, 1862.
		Tom Johnson, enlisted, February, 1861, at Talladega County, Alabama, in 5th Alabama Infantry; transferred to Confederate States Navy, February, 1863; served on the floating battery at Mobile Bay, under Commander Brown; transferred, December, 1863, to the 9th Alabama Infantry.
	home.ozconnect.net /tfoen/csnindex2.htm (11454 words)

	Blockade Runner Captains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		He was famous for evading Federal blockaders by such means as decoy signal rockets and smoke screens.
		He commanded the secret expedition to attempt the release of Confederate prisoners on Johnsons Island, Lake Erie, but the plot was somehow betrayed in Canada.
		Wilkinson returned to Bermuda and assumed command of the blockade runner Whisper.
	www.wideopenwest.com /~jenkins/ironclads/captains.htm (663 words)

	East Harbor State Park
		Hunting for waterfowl is permitted on the eastern side of the offshore islands.
		Marblehead Lighthouse was erected in 1821 east of the park on the Marblehead Peninsula to aid navigation in and out of Sandusky Bay.
		The region has long been valued as a recreation area.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /parks/parks/eastharbor.htm (1092 words)

	Wartime Letters of William Henry Adams
		All the brothers except John, was captured while crossing the Ohio River at Buf- fington Island, with Col.Basil Duke in command, on July 19, 1863.
		John was later captured at Cynthiana and imprisoned at Johnsons Island on Lake Erie.
		Charley and all the rest of the neighbor boys that are hear.
	members.tripod.com /~Morgans_Men/adams.htm (1959 words)

	eBay - prison island, Postcards Paper, Men's Clothing items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		ALCATRAZ Island Prison Postcard 1945 San Francisco Bay
		Alcatraz Island Prison San Francisco Bay CA Postcard
		Johnson Island Federal Prison Civil War Sandusky, OH
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	atlantis bahamas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		It is the first time in all history that is discovered architectonic rest and metal devices under the sea in a location that agrees in a 100% with the descriptions offered by Plato on the geographic place where it was the island and the Acropolis of the Atlantis.
		Robert Sarmast not yet has shown the world nor a single archaeological evidence that is solid and worthy to consider, whereas Georgeos Diaz-Montexano has shown to not one but several deposits with archaeological evidences "sui generis" that would have to be object of study between the scientists.
		Paradise Island (PI) hotel workers are reportedly furious that they are being forced to travel five miles to vote in crucial Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied workers Union elections at the end of the month.
	www.bahamasonline.org (756 words)

	ohio photo prison
		3646 Confederate Drive Johnson’s Island, Ohio 43440 419-448-2327 www.johnsonsisland.com of War Depot, a Confederate Officer Prison 1862 Photo of the Prison Compound We have recently purchased
		Johnsons Island Prison - Lake Erie - Sandusky, Ohio - photo by Julian Williams at pbase.com
		Johnsons Island Prison - Lake Erie - Sandusky, Ohio previous
	www.ohio-bookmarks.com /ohio_photo_prison.html (533 words)

	47th Col.
		There certainly will be if Johnson attempts to attack our rear, but in no event do we expect defeat, or the loss of Vicksburg.
		My brother was sent as a prisoner of war to Johnson’s Island near Sandusky, Ohio, where he remained a prisoner for twenty months.
		As I was one of the nurses appointed by Gov. Morton and I had interviewed the governor on several occasions, I asked him for a letter of introduction to President Lincoln and told him of my object in visiting the White House.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /klindsey/McLauglin.htm (1803 words)

	book
		Born in Cumberland County and was by occupation a fanner prior to enlisting in Cumberland County at age 24, March 31, 1862.
		Present or accounted for until deserted at Sullivans Island, Charleston, South Carolina August 21, 1863.
		Transferred to Johnsons Island, Ohio, November 11, 1863.
	www.autreyheritage.com /autrybook/page0708.jsp (342 words)

	New Page 20
		Mark it to Lt. W.H. Cox, Prisoner of War, Johnson's Island, Ohio care of Express, Richmonds Via Flag of Truce Boat.
		Please send it right away if you have any chance, procure me some money, Green Backs or gold or silver and express to me to buy paper and stamps as this is the last I have.
		If I have a chance I will send to Richmond by exchange prisoners and give them an order on you or any one of our relatives as I am as much in need now as I ever will be.
	www.flemingmultimedia.com /Personal/CSA/letters.html (3955 words)

	Early Records of Georgia, Wilkes County, Vol I, pages 003-029 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		100 acres opposite Burd's Island on Savannah River.
		225 acres on Savannah river, being an Island called Collinen's Island, and 275 acres on the main opposite thereto.
		JOHNSON, JOHN HUTCHINGS--S. C., a wife and child.
	www.giddeon.com /wilkes/books/early-records-of-ga-vol1/003-029.shtml (7975 words)

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