While proof reading the Benjamin Mackall Laughlin book, I learned that I had missed a steamboat owned by Adam Poe. The missing steamboat was the str Pioneer built in 1846 in the Pittsburgh region for Capt Adam Poe. The str Pioneer is listed in The Lytle-Holdcamper Lists, but I did not know it was owned by Adam Poe. A note alongside the steamer name in the BM Laughlin book provided the information.
BM Laughlin also provided personal information which I find fascinating. Another example follows:
Magnolia stern wheel. I was on her quit & went home. (Sept 28th, 1853 got married to Miss Annie Blackmore) Went on the steamer James Park Oct 31 1853 went to St Louis from there to New Orleans got back about Christmas. Wife died June 4th 1854 (SB James Park burnt on Mississippi 1856) BML
BM Laughlin was married three times: Anne R Blackmore, Mary Johnstown, and Sarah M Bain.
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