
Israel map in 1759 as imagined of the 12 tribes
A German map maker company depicted Israel of Old Testament Bible times. It shows the lands of the 12 tribes of Israel. It does not...

Remember Stobo? He is awarded £1000 ! 19 Nov 1759
Robert Stobo is not only being awarded on 19 Nov 1759 £1000 but that is in ADDITION to his backpay salary whle he was in prisoner. Did he...


Slaves - Seller pays vs Buyer pays? 20 Nov 1759
Slavery big and strong was going on in 1759 in Virginia. Lincoln . . . says of those who strive "to prove slavery a very good thing, we...

Backcountry vs Frontier
"Before 1776 the region . . . . . was known as the "back settlements" or the "backcountry." or merely the "back parts." Scarcely anyone...

Virginia Goods for the Cherokees sitting in Salisbury
On 8 Nov 1759, the Virginia Executive Council decides not to join the Lyttelton expedition. South Carolina Governor Lyttelton had...

Different looks to "Pittsburg" 8 Nov 1759
Instead of raising more troops to help Lyttelton's request for help in South Carolina against the Cherokee uprising, Virginia decided to...


WW I Armistice 11/11/1918 in Nov 2023
Read a story for Veteran's Day. Originally called Armistice Day. . In his History of the English Speaking Peoples Winston Churchill...

James Wood's Mourning Ring 6 Nov 1759
James Wood, Founder of Winchester Virginia, is alleged to have died of Smallpox 6 Nov 1759. James Wood's death is allegedly known...


Petitions of Soldiers 8 Nov 1759
Here are various petititions of Virginia Regiment, Militia, and Rangers. George Washington is on the committee who investigate Virginia...

Braddock Road improved by Alexander Finnie needs paid 9 Nov 1759
This story about Alexander Finnie refurbishing the Braddock Road was posted first in July 2023, since we are covering 1759. But we...