Charles of Naples & Sicily becomes King of Spain
During the year of Miracles of Great Britain's victories in 1759, a new King is annointed in Spain, 10 Aug 1759. This new King will join...
When George Mercer was done with GW
"Never desire to deal with him for 6 penny again" On 19 Aug 1759, George Mercer was appointed assistant Quarter Master of Maryland and...
French Forts burning down down down
News of the burning of “Venango, LeBeuff & Priscile” reached Pittsburgh by 12 Aug. [1759] . (Hugh Mercer to Stanwix, 15 Aug. 1759, in...
Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer?
Is Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer? And what were those two doing in 1759? So is Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer? Often asked....
Annus Mirabilis 1759
The Year of Miracles is what 1759 was called. One victory after another followed, after years of setbacks. Victory for who? The British...
Smallpox cuts down the Catawba to 4 percent?
Just read this excerpt about the Catawba population cut down in 1759. Then, see the numbers of how many Catawba were here in Winchester...
Braddock Road refurbished by Alexander Finnie
On 20 July 1759, Alexander Finnie arrived at Fort Cumberland. He had a mission. But he needed approval and help. He went to Fort...
Cherokee - its hawks and doves
. Frustrated by Atkin and spurred by the desperate French, the Mortar and his faction strove harder to impel the Cherokees into further...
American Express' runaway horse blazes by Fort Loudoun
American Express was still running wagons drawn by horses in 1923. This story involves such a wagon running past the Fort Loudoun...
Christopher Gist contracts Small Pox, Dies
During the summer of 1759, Gist contracted smallpox and died in South Carolina or Georgia. Gist's pay for military service with the First...
