Had they lived so extraordinarily long, today they would be::
| Captain | Age today |
| George Washington Ebert | 206 |
| Richard Calhoon | 199 |
| Thomas S Calhoon | 186 |
| John S McMillin | 203 |
| Jacob Poe | 207 |
| Adam Poe | 204 |
| Jackman T Stockdale | 192 |
This list names a few of the Georgetown steamboat captains. Many of them steamed to destinations as far away as Ft Benton.in the Montana Territory. Think of their lifetime events which most people of their day rarely experienced.
The younger generation, Millennials and GenY conscripts of the Tri-State area, probably never heard of any of the Georgetown steamboat captains. These men, our ancestors, had wild and dangerous experiences as they opened the west for settlement. They worked along the edges of the frontier as it moved westward.
Throughout my life, I have had a series of memorable lifetime events that most people rarely experience. I have few regrets. That said the COVID-19 pandemic sure has everything “balled-up”. The global pandemic is showing no signs of abatement, while the future prognosis for the plague is daunting. Life as we once knew it is held firmly within the grip of this lethal virus with much of business and industry being no exception, especially our local Carlisle restaurants, shops, and schools.
Who knows what the future holds for any of us? My presentation to the Beaver Historical Society next week has been cancelled. Hang on for the ride.
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