I took Noah and Gabriela to Mount Vernon last week. I thought I was taking them to learn about George Washington. As it turned out, I learned a thing or two myself. My latest @1819News column:
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Clotilde d’Arc, a direct descendant of St. Joan of Arc’s brother Pierre, dressed as St. Joan during the annual celebration of her 1429 victory over the English at Orléans.
I can tell you all the names of my great grandparents, at least back to my 5th and 6th ones, from memory alone. Like my 3rd great grandparents here, Sam Ledford (1850-1932) and Mary Jane Scoggins (1851-1945). As a matter of fact, I visit their graves as often as possible. I’ve even got some old wormy chestnut wood from their property in my house.
If there is one thing I can stress to anyone, it’s to be well versed in who came from. You need to know where your roots are planted, otherwise you’re liable to be blown over by any ol’ storm that comes your way.
@briannalyman2 One my ancestors was a Captain of Loyalist/Tory militia in North Carolina. He was captured and hung after the Battle of King’s Mountain.
If you’re a young man looking for inspiration, I highly recommend you watch Master and Commander. It’s one of the best depictions of masculine leadership ever put on film.