A wonderful account of the life and river experiences of Capt Adam Poe has been loaded. Full of swash and buckle. There is a grace and a toughness about him. The account, written by Adam Poe in 1887, was printed in a serial form in the East Liverpool Crisis in 1889 or 1890. I have added a few comments, mainly dates highlighted in blue print, to add perspective. It is a wonderful read.
Account of Adam Poe, Sr. River Experiences
A copy of the Poe account can be found in the Poe folder at the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center in Beaver Falls, PA.
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