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Did you know this man's name is misspelled?

We're guessing you haven't noticed. Meet Major Joseph Daveiss.
The Daveiss Apron

[2 minutes] Major Joseph Hamilton Daveiss (March 4, 1774 – November 7, 1811) commanded the Dragoons of the Indiana Militia at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Although the correct spelling of his name appears to be "Daveiss", it is uniformly spelled "Daviess" in places named for him. Listen as Masonic Historian, Carson C. Smith tells the story of Brother Daveiss' 200 year old apron.

 

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