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Washington, Lafayette and the Bastille Key

Gentry George The Father of our Country was born into a prosperous Colonial Virginia family in 1732. His father owned substantial acreage plus successful business enterprises, but it paled compared to the thousands of acres of the much wealthier planters. … Continue reading

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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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Lafayette’s Sentimental Journey: 1824-25

The Marquis de Lafayette was only nineteen when he was appointed Major General in the American Continental Army. The Marquis: A Quick Background: The Marquis Gilbert (with a pile of middle names) de Lafayette (1757-1834) was one of the wealthiest … Continue reading

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George Washington’s Two Revolutionary Sons

George Washington had no children of his own, although he raised two step-children, and was considered a responsible and affectionate parent. GW: The Revolutionary War When the Revolutionary War began in 1775, George Washington was 43 years old. Having served … Continue reading

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