Hi Everyone I wanted to make an announcement, and ask for information. I am presently writing a book about Fort Lincoln, and wish to ask all for any unique stories about events that you know of that occurred there over the years. Fort Lincoln property is situated along-side of the N. E. border of Washington, D.C., for about 2 1/2 miles. The property is actually in Prince George's County, Maryland{Bladensburg/Colmar Manor}, However the actual {Civil War} ' FORT ' was just inside the district line on the property which is now Fort Lincoln New Town {previously, the site of the National Training {Reform} School. It should also be noted that many written historic references made, declare Fort Lincoln as part of DC. For this reason, I'm sending this announcement to this list. Many years ago, there were hundreds of weddings held in the Little Church, in Fort Lincoln. Perhaps some of you might know of someone who was married or Christened there. Many well-known and beloved folks are buried there. To name a few: Clark & Calvin Griffith {Washington Senators fame}. Parents of long-time DC resident Kate Smith {famed singer of "God Bless America"}. Bishop Walter McCullough, Reverend Peter Marshal {US Senate Chaplain, also conducted Easter Sunrise Services at Fort Lincoln during the late 1940's which drew crowds of over 75,000. Movie and book about him entitled: "A Man Named Peter"}. I am a present, and long-time member of the P.G. Genealogical Society and P.G. historical Society, and am writing this book as a labor of love, and to fill the current historical void about Fort Lincoln. I am NOT affiliated with either the present cemetery owners or their management! There are several past {and now deceased} local historians that would have wanted to see this book become a reality. Some of you know them by their last names: Briscoe, DeMarr, Wilfong, and many others. If anyone has newspaper articles, photos, personal histories, or passed-down stories, please feel free to write to me. Also, please feel free to contact me if you simply have questions about this project. Thanks in advance for your questions, comments, support. Bill Wood