His life and times by willard sterne randall goodreads. The vermont genealogy library is a registered tradename of the vtfcgs. Ethan allen, popularly known as the founder of the state of vermont, was born in litchfield, connecticut, on january 10, 1738. Find your nearest ethan allen store locations in united states. A particularly special photo acquisition comes in the form of a 2nd cavalry rppc real photo postcard taken somewhere near tours, france during the war. William parkinson books is an antiquarian book dealer specializing in vermont books, maps, broadsides and ephemera. We are just a few steps from the restaurants and nightlife on las olas boulevard as well as gallaries, museums, and marinas. Ethan had barely begun his studies with jonathan lee, however, when his father unexpectedly died on april 14, 1755 and ethan had to return home to take charge of running the farm. Locally, it is known simply as the fort, and now houses a. Established as a cavalry post in 1894, today it is the center of a designated national historic district straddling the town line between colchester and essex. Along the way, they met benedict arnold, in command of 400 men with the same mission.
Ethan allen led the green mountain boys to capture fort. Fort ethan allen was a united states army installation in vermont, named for american revolutionary war figure ethan allen. Ethan allen 17381789 was the sooner of our founding fathers. Ethan allen was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian. January 10, 1737 february 12, 1789 was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, american. In 2016, to celebrate ethan allen, vermont declared june 23 to be ethan allen day. Ethan allen, reply to the kings attorneygeneral, jun. These firsthand accounts known in the history world as primary sources are the pieces of evidence that historians use to write history. Through their voices we see the fort as a family of close friends rather than an isolated military base. But the 80foottall structure does have an architectural and engineering history that makes it one of chittenden countys most. Please click on the books below to view the detailed descriptions.
In 1898 the state began construction on their permanent campground beside fort ethan allen near the rifle range at the western end of the reservation. The remains of the fort are now within arlington countys fort ethan allen park. Haught this is the seventh segment of a series on renowned skeptics throughout history. Jul 07, 2010 two ships of the united states navy have been named ethan allen in his honor, as well as fort ethan allen, a cavalry outpost in colchester and essex, vermont. Ethan allen has a larger than life impact on vermont and its frontier spirit. It is the first full booklength history of the fort in essex and colchester, vermont. This made a critical battlefield of the french and indian war. Troops d and i were in attendance at the students and businessmans camp. Within only a few days, this loyal group of volunteers arrived in vermont and, joining forces with ethan allen and his legendary green mountain boys, launched a daring attack to capture more than one hundred cannons stored at fort ticonderoga. Beginning in november 1775, colonel henry knox and a team of engineers used sledges to haul 60 tons of this heavy artillery to cambridge and the siege of boston. The firm adopted the name ethan allen for its earlyamerican furniture introduced in 1939, after the vermont revolutionary leader ethan allen.
As vermont historian and exdirector of the vermont historical society, j. This book was a financial disaster and not wellreceived, probably because its. There he revived a book he had begun years earlier with a philosopher friend, dr. Ethan allen hitchcock was born on may 18, 1798 in vergennes, vermont, united states. Army cavalry and field artillery training post on land once owned by american revolutionary war figure ethan allen. Fort lauderdale, fl furniture store ethan allen ethan. He was a flamboyant folk hero of vermont, who organized green mountain boys during the american revolutionary war, and together with colonel benedict arnold captured fort ticonderoga in may 1775. At the outbreak of the american revolution, he raised his force of green mountain boys organized in. Ethan allen, soldier and frontiersman, leader of the green mountain boys during the american revolution. The green mountain boys later formed the basis of the vermont militia that selected seth warner as its leader. Ethan allen, one of the firebrands of the american revolution, has fallen victim to history not being remembered as he should, a remarkable character in the founding of america. What is the true impact and legacy of the green mountain boys and their commander, colonel ethan allen. Fort ethan allen was a united states army installation located in essex and colchester vermont. My wife and i visited on a rainy day not sure what to expect.
When they learned that their battalion was being transferred to vermont, wrote captain john g. It was americas first victory, and dick tells the tale well. Ethan allen furniture books list of books by author ethan. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life.
It was 1894, and the third cavalry were to be the first occupants of the new fort ethan allen. Chapter ii books, pamphlets, and newspapers if there were any. Old bennington commons much of the early history of vermont took place in old bennington. Some of the green mountain boys preferred to stick with ethan allen and were captured along with allen in august 1775 in a bungled attempt to capture the city of montreal. Shop ethan allen s furniture store today in fort lauderdale, fl at 2900 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33306 just south of oakland park blvd. From the fort ethan allen living history day august 1, 2009. He was the brother of ira allen and the father of frances allen. Published by the fort ethan allen museum, essex, vermont. He is best known as one of the founders of vermont and for the capture of fort ticonderoga early in the revolutionary war. Ethan allen homestead a page in history books comes to life. Ethan allen for children ethan was born in litchfield, connecticut on january 21 1738, the first child of joseph and mary baker allen. Ethan allen dining room tables for sale in stock ebay. As any student of vermont history can tell you and the recent flood. Aug 15, 2012 the history of ethan allen furniture posted on august 15, 2012 by anthonyrudolph in 1932, two new yorkers, theodore baumritter and his brotherinlaw nathan ancell, founded the baumritter corp, which was a house wares sales agency.
Listed below are our active catalogues and auctions. Ethan allen, who has become a folk hero in vermont, was an unusually. Ethan allen for children colebrook historical society. The work in the year 1915 was similar to that of the year before. The date of may 10, 1775 is the singular event of note associated with ethan allen and his green mountain boys as they seized fort ticonderoga in a brazen predawn attack. He made a very significant contribution to the early history of vermont, at that time. Army cavalry and field artillery training post, first established in 1892 on land once owned by the man it is named for. The book was an instant bestseller and is still available today. Vtfcgs publishes its journal links twice a year, supports francoamerican heritage events and has a substantial collection of books, journals and vital records related to quebec, eastern ontario and the maritime provinces of canada. The ethan allen homestead trust maintains ethan s restored 1789 homestead in the burlington intervale off vermont rt.
This, of course, was possible only if the settler knew how to read. He started shooting at redcoats long before the rest of them. The wellknown story of benningtons early days includes tales of the battle of bennington and the adventures of ethan allen. Allen is best remembered as the patriotic leader of the green mountain boys, who took. Ethan allen design team, author at ethan allen the art of. The treasury of american traditional interiors 84th edition. Ethan allen was a distinct type of frontier soldier. A few months later, joseph removed his family to the brandnew town of cornwall, connecticut, where they lived a truly pioneer life among. The book is 128 pages with over 250 illustrations, many never before published. When men under benedict arnold and ethan allen captured fort ticonderoga and fort crown point in 1775, they also captured over 180 cannon, and other weaponry and supplies.
Fort ethan allen 1 18921944, 19501951, 19521960 a u. Dicks previous book, the revolutionary war in bennington county. On january 21, 1738, ethan allen, future revolutionary war hero and key founder of the republic of vermont, is born in litchfield, connecticut allen s father, joseph, intended ethan to attend. Willard sterne randall, retired history professor at champlain college, recounted the life of american revolutionary war figure, ethan allen. Ethan allen was an american revolutionary war hero and one of the founders of the u. These are the people who gave fort ethan allen a place in american history. The army mountain warfare school amws is a united states army school located at the camp ethan allen training site, jericho, vermont to train soldiers in mountain warfare, the specialized skills required for operating in mountainous terrain. On may 10, 1775, in the stormtossed hours after midnight, ethan allen.
In july the regiment participated in a joint camp of instruction for machine gun units on the fort ethan allen reservation. He influenced the earlier history of vermont, and his independent way of thought still persists here. Fort ethan allen was a united states army installation located in essex and colchester v ermont. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. We have been selling vermontiana for over 28 years to date and have produced 233 catalogues of vermont material. For the next six years, ethan ran the allen family farm in cornwall. Fort ethan allen colchester, vermont if youve been researching your genealogy for a while you probably have found yourself in the possession of many different records, photos, newspaper clippings, etc.
Ethan allen and the green mountain boys were pioneerslets be honest, they were rabblerousers, tooand their pioneering spirit was an essential ingredient in the founding of both vermont and america itself. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. He was the son of samuel hitchcock, a united states circuit judge, and of lucy caroline allen hitchcock, a daughter of ethan allen, the revolutionary patriot. In 1769, he and his brother ira moved to western new hampshire, now vermont. Ethan hitchcock may 18, 1798 august 5, 1870, american. Vermont genealogy library vtgenlib upcoming events. Willard sterne randall, history professor at champlain college, recounts the life of american revolutionary war figure, ethan allen. The guide was so informative and definitely brought some interesting history to light regarding vermont and the green mountain boys. Manuscript copy of a poem on the death of captain elijah galusha written by ethan allen. Reason the only oracle of man by ethan allen, 1940 online. Ethan allen, a reckless hero of the american revolution, was just as reckless in attacking by james a.
In the spring of 1775, the green mountain boys, under the command of ethan allen, headed into mountainous new york with the intention of capturing fort ticonderoga and its artillery. Ethan allen homestead a page in history books comes to. Ethan allen was an early american revolutionary and guerrilla leader who fought against the province of new yorks settlement of vermont, and later for vermonts independence during the american revolutionary war. It is the first full book length history of the fort in essex and colchester, vermont. Willard sterne randall is the author of ethan allen. Ethan allen an american revolutionary war soldier and vermont leader, ethan allen 17381789 achieved a place in history by capturing fort ticonderoga in 1775. This is a turning point in the war in favor of the americans. Visit the ethan allen homestead museum, the historic home of vermonts founder, ethan allen and his wife fanny, built in 1787. Ethan allen author of reason the only oracle of man or a. The history of the ethan allen company reaches as far back as the 1930s when two brothersinlaw purchased a failing furniture company.
It is home to the 86th infantry brigade combat team. Several years ago, he had begun working on a manuscript for a book with his philosopher friend dr. In 1779, ethan allen published the account of his time in captivity in a narrative of colonel ethan allens captivity. The spirit of ethan allen iii is a tour boat line in lake champlain. Aug 06, 2014 as a direct descendant of green mtn boys, a son of the american revolution and a 8th generation vermonter i have researched my family history and vermont history extensively have never found anything making ethan allen a fabled leader. In 1894 the vermont state legislature passed a bill to authorize the purchase of land beside the armys fort ethan allen. The history of ethan allen furniture thomasville furniture. Aug 06, 2012 willard sterne randall is the author of ethan allen. The simplicity makes for a more exciting story, which is fitting for a travel book or a high school history book.
The company was started as a housewares manufacturer in 1932, then bought a bankrupt furniture factory in beecher falls, vermont, in 1936. Ethan allen a historical look at the american statesman. In front of the old first church, on the commons, is a large marker in stone on the ground. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. With benedict arnold, he led the green mountain boys to capture fort ticonderoga from the british in 1775. Bourke of the third cavalry, he and three other officers went to the officers club to wipe out our sorrows. Fort ethan allen was an earthwork fortification that the union army built in 1861 on the property of gilbert vanderwerken in alexandria county, virginia, as part of the civil war defenses of washington. Copied by herbert denio from manuscript book in bundle of papers marked ethan allen papers, in new york state library. Ethan allen was born in litchfield, connecticut in 1738. Whats the story behind that tower at fort ethan allen. William parkinson books, antiquarian book dealer, book and. Were told how he represented bennington landowners against the hated yorkers, organized a militia known as the green mountain boys and had a crucial role in the taking of fort ticonderoga which randall calls the first offensive military action. Henry knoxs noble train of artillery at fort ti the.
January 10, 1737 february 12, 1789 was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, american revolutionary war patriot, and politician. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Ethan allen fought in the french and indian war and the american revolution. As early as 1770 the british governor of new york put a price on his head. The ethan allen express, an amtrak train line running from new york city to rutland, vermont, is also named after him. Inventing ethan allen journal of the american revolution. Most people recognize the name ethan allen furniture as one of the premier furniture brands in the united states. Construction of the fort began in 1893 and it remained in u. In 1775, ethan allen, benedict arnold, and the green mountain boys.
Americas first victorybennington is the oldest incorporated town in vermont, and the area is one of the most historic parts of the state. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In his new book, ethan allen and the capture of fort ticonderoga, author dick smith delves deeply into the origins of the patriots who quietly but determinedly marched north from connecticut, recruiting all the way up what is now rte 7, to deliver the vital fort into american hands. From its opening as a cavalry post in 1896, to its short time as an air force base, to its conversion to the private sector, much of the post remains as it was when first built. Ethan allen biography facts, childhood, family life. The taking of a fort was responsible for putting allen into history books and fine marble.
The complete works of ethan allen ethan allen was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, american revolutionary war patriot, and politician. Ethan allen was born in litchfield, connecticut, educated locally and saw brief service in the french and indian war. As indicated by the markers in the area, it played a prominent role in vermonts early history. But it doesnt allow for more than a superficial understanding of history. Troops d and i were in attendance at the students and businessmans camp at plattsburg barracks, new york. His jobs and career opportunities had not fulfilled his goal of providing for his family. In foreign parts which is to say, anywhere outside the small confines of the green mountain state, allen, if heard of at all, is at best a misty character. The following quotes are from ethan allen or were written about him by his friends, his brother, and his enemies. Rare wwi 2nd cavalry photo rppc taken in france 2nd. On january 21, 1738, ethan allen, future revolutionary war hero and key founder of the republic of vermont, is born in litchfield, connecticut. The leader of the green mountain boys, allen is remembered for. For more information and a calendar of activities, call or consult their web site at.
The legacy of ethan allen journal of the american revolution. At the confluence of lake champlain and lake george, fort ticonderoga controlled access north and south between albany and montreal. Authored by our curator and executive director william l. The treasury of american traditional interiors 84th edition ethan allen on. Writer, philosopher, businessman, politician, the words that describe ethan allen, born on the 21st of january 1737 in connecticut and later died on the 12th of february 1789. His book hits on all the requisite tales of the ethan allen story. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The stories that the men and women share of their life on fort ethan allen is the real history of the fort.
My research shows that ethan had 5 children by his first wife mary bronson and had 3 by his second wifefrances buchanan. After fighting in the french and indian war 175463, allen settled in what is now vermont. Chapter iii 1738 1789 chapter iii the republican ideology that ethan learned in the library of thomas young, left him wanting more for himself as well as his family. Ethan allen is honored with a historic allen site and his farmhouse in burlington is open for visitors daily. Ethan allen s name was immortalized by the capture of fort ticonderoga in may 1775 in the name of the great jehovah and the continental congress and by the activities of the green mountain boys. The very complex ethan allen is allgood, vermont is good and ny is bad, and all the action was about fighting tyranny. For ethan it was an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills. His brothers ira and heman were also prominent figures in the early history of vermont.
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