Virginia focused genealogy and history
Tag: Revolutionary War
On the Chesterfield–Amelia borderlands, where the Appomattox River bends through tobacco fields and ferries cut across the James, a young militiaman named Ezekiel Dance spent the Revolutionary War marching from alarm to alarm. Never famous, never decorated, but always present when danger pressed closest to home, Ezekiel’s service reflects the lived reality of thousands of … Continue reading Ezekiel Dance – A Chesterfield County Militiaman in the Revolutionary War
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.
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 … Continue reading From Caroline to Amelia: The Life and Legacy of Ambrose Jeter
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