Dr. George Engelmann's 1837 Journal
Below is the journal of Dr. George Engelmann as published in the Arkansas Historical Quarterly-Winter 1992. The top of page 348 is the paragraph that Dr. Engelmann records Daniel Plott's account of how his parents, George and Margaret, came and started in America. Please note the transcription error of David Plott when it should have been Daniel Plott.
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From the "Reuben Rice’s 1820s - 1840s Rural Trading Center", prepared by, Preservation Matters Joan L Gould: Historic Research Randy L. Tipton: Layout In association with Jameson Architects, P.A., wrote, "Engelmann made a mistake in identifying Plott as “David.” His description of Plott’s location, noted as Plott’s farm, and Plott’s role as a country merchant match those of Daniel Plott."
Quote: "The men inquired as to the best lodging and “we were directed...to David Plott’s...” Engelmann made a mistake in identifying Plott as “David.” His description of Plott’s location, noted as Plott’s farm, and Plott’s role as a country merchant match those of Daniel Plott. While waiting for the waters of the river to recede, Engelmann, taking advantage of the delay, recorded not only his travels up to that time but also the scenes that were unfolding around him on Plott’s farm leaving a valued record of everyday life in Randolph County in the late 1830s. " Page 11 of 40, "Reuben Rice’s 1820s - 1840s Rural Trading Center"
Below is the link to the PDF for "Reuben Rice’s 1820s - 1840s Rural Trading Center". You may want to search on the name "Plott" to find mentions of Daniel and Plott family members.
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