Today in History - October 14

William Penn, English religious and social reformer and the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, was born on October 14, 1644, in London.  Continue reading.

Sarah Winnemucca, whose Paiute name was Thocmetony (Shell Flower), died at her sister's home in Henry's Lake, Nevda, on October 14, 1891.  Continue reading.

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