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William Walker of Cumberland County, Virginia – my 5x great grandfather
William Walker, my 5x great grandfather served twice in the American Revolution and found himself in some of the war’s most iconic New Jersey battles including serving in the vanguard at Trenton crossing the Delaware with Washington at Trenton. He spent a winter at Valley Forge. In his second enlistment he was at the Battle…
Pennsylvania Patriot, Western Pioneer: The Life and Death of Captain Andrew Sharp
Andrew Sharp, a 5x great grandfather, transitioned from a Continental soldier to a Pennsylvania captain, ultimately meeting a tragic end in 1794 during a river journey to Kentucky. His life encapsulated Revolutionary ideals and the harsh realities of frontier life, reflecting his commitment to both military service and community leadership.
From Caroline to Amelia: The Life and Legacy of Ambrose Jeter
As we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence, I am profiling each of my Revolutionary War ancestors and the many different ways they experienced that era. One of the most documentable is Ambrose Jeter of Caroline and Amelia Counties, Virginia, who rose from a frontier Huguenot community to become a militia officer, landowner, and local official…
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A Son of Virginia 