George Washington's lovesong Sarah (Sally) Cary Fairfax
George Washington loved Sarah (Sally) Cary. But most mentions of this adoration fail to really emphasize one major obstacle. Sara...
Boston Massacre - Where was George Washington?
American political campaigns? Underhanded, dirty. Americans can spin, lie, and misinform better than any Russian or Chinese or Iranian...
George Washington's Great Grandfather and a "Witch"
The last Witch trials were in Virginia during a 104-year period from 1626 to 1730 and in Maryland between June 1654, and October 1712...
Source of the Bad Columbus
"Our polarized opinions would have had a familiar feel to Columbus . He returned from his first voyage a national hero. He returned from...
How tall is George Washington?
According to George Washington himself, he says he is 6 feet 0 inches tall . He writes that in at least two letters -- in a letter of...
Columbus a blonde? Or red haired with freckles?
How is this related to Winchester VA? Columbus has a presence everywhere in this country, including Winchester VA. There is the Knights...
George William Fairfax & wife leaving
George Washington adores George William Fairfax's wife. George Washington is also on good terms with her husband and on good terms with...
James Grant Cherokee Expedition
The James Grant expedition was one of 4 expeditions to control the Cherokees. Coexistence or Detente? Not possible. On December 15, 1760,...
In Pontiac's War - Robert Rogers in a losing battle
"The Battle of Bloody Run was fought during Pontiac's War on July 31, 1763 , on what now is the site of Elmwood Cemetery in the...
George Washington's tobacco seized by French
The French seized a ship which had George Washington's tobacco in November 1759. It was insured. But the company insuring it needs a...
