Robert Pohl worked for many years as a computer programmer but recovered from that and became a full time stay-at-home dad. With his son now in school, he has expanded his horizons and become a self-taught historian. He has written books about his house as well as Emancipation in the District of Columbia. You can reach Robert at Robert[at]thehillishome.com
A few weeks ago, I introduced the Washington Asylum out on Reservation 13, and how it looked from the outside. It was, in the telling of George Alfred Townsend (aka Gath) a pretty “smart” building to behold. Gath first describes how to get there: To visit the Poor-House one must have a “permit” from the […]
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When I wrote about Ann Sprigg’s children last week, and specifically about Virginia Sprigg, I wanted to add a link to my piece on the Washington Asylum. Only problem was, I have never written that piece. And so, here goes: In 1821, the Board of Aldermen and Common Council of the District of Columbia decided […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]
Last week I promised to look at Ann Sprigg’s offspring. While she had a number of children, several died young and only four outlived her: two sons, William B and John C, and two daughters, Jane Elizabeth, and Virginia. The youngest of these, Virginia (also known as Jennie) was born ca 1831. She does not […]