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Louise Harkness and David Sinton Ingalls
David Sinton Ingalls. The US Navy's only flying ace of World War I, with six credited victories - the first ace in U. S. Navy history. The book "Millionaires' Unit" recounts the story of a group of young, privileged men who risked everything to fight in World War I. Driven by a sense of duty and schooled in heroism, they were determined to be the first to join the conflict, even before America's official involvement. At the heart of their journey was the Yale flying club, wit
Don Schueler
Jul 17, 20238 min read


Charles W. Harkness
Charles W. Harkness Charles William Harkness (December 17, 1860 – May 1, 1916) was the son of Stephen V. Harkness. Charles was born in Monroeville, Ohio . His parents were Stephen V. Harkness (1818–1888) and the former Anna Marie Richardson (1837–1926), his father's second wife. He was the brother of Edward Harkness, a noted philanthropist, and half-brother of Lamon V. Harkness. He was a cousin of William L. Harkness. His early education was in Cleveland at The Brooks Milita
Don Schueler
May 31, 20234 min read


Taylor Swift sings about Bill and Rebekah Harkness in "American Dynasty"
Taylor Swift's Holiday House today..formerly the home of Bill and Rebekah Harkness What on earth does the Harkness family have to do with Taylor Swift you ask? William (Bill) H. Harkness and his new wife Rebekah Well, in 1948 at the age of 46, William (Bill) Hale Harkness and his new wife Rebekah aged 31, bought the property named High Watch, located in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. They renamed it Holiday House . Bill was the grandson of Daniel M. Harkness, half-brother of Henr
Don Schueler
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
Edward Stephen (Ned) Harkness Detailed Life Events Born January 22, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio Died January 29, 1940 (aged 66) Resting place...
Don Schueler
Apr 29, 20237 min read


William L. Harkness
William L. Harkness Detailed Life Events Born August 8, 1858 in Bellevue, Ohio Died May 10, 1919 (aged 60) New Hyde Park, New York Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery Education Yale University (Class of 1881) Spouse Edith Hale Children Louise Hale Harkness (1898-1978), William Hale Harkness (1900–1954) Parent(s) Daniel M. Harkness and Isabella Harkness Early life William Lamon Harkness was born in Bellevue, Ohio, the son of Daniel M. Harkness, the half-brother of both Henry
Don Schueler
Apr 2, 20237 min read
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