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James Armistead Lafayette: Revolutionary Spy

James… never in his youth used the surname Armistead. Trying to Trace the Untraceable Information It is a nearly impossible job to accurately delve into long-long-ago history when scant records were kept. It is all the harder when the information … Continue reading

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The Death of Jack Custis

Martha’s Kids In 1750, eighteen year old Martha Dandridge married Daniel Parke Custis, twice her age, and one of the wealthiest planters in Virginia. They had sincerely liked each other, and the marriage was happy for seven years. Then Daniel … Continue reading

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George Washington: Officer and Gentleman

Of all the residents of 18th Century American Valhalla, George Washington was arguably the one whose character and demeanor were consistently above reproach. Braddock: The Making of An Officer The teenaged George Washington’s first career choice was the British Navy. … Continue reading

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