Mark Dixon, Author at Delaware Today

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Mark Dixon

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December 19, 2017
How Christmas Seals Caught On In Delaware
In 1907, Wilmington activist Emily Bissell turned to a Philadelphia newspaper to raise money for tuberculosis treatment.
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July 08, 2015
The Mystery of the Garrett Snuff Fortune
A fortune built on Red Clay Creek went mostly to lawyers.
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January 22, 2015
Founder of U.S. Methodism Sought Refuge in Delaware
With the help of some powerful people, Francis Asbury remained concealed and worked to grow his religion from 1,200 to 214,000 members.
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December 29, 2014
Historical Family Feud
With brothers like these, who needs enemies?
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November 20, 2014
1898 Murderess Nearly Escaped Justice
Cordelia Botkin almost got away with two murders she committed from across the country, thanks to the Constitution.
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October 27, 2014
Early Wilmington Settler Arrives On the Kalmar Nyckel in 1638
Surviving a shiwreck and multiple Atlantic crossings, barber surgeon Timen Stiddem proves that determination pays off.