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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Who is Wentworth Cheswell?
Most Americans, I’d wager, have never heard of Wentwoth Cheswell. I believe he’s worth knowing. Wentworth Cheswell is said to be the first African-American to be elected to office in America. He was one quarter Black and three quarters White. … Continue reading
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Puritan Weddings
My first book in the Revive 1775 series will revolve around a wedding. I don’t want to give anything away at the moment but what I’ve found out about Puritans and their wedding rituals surprised me and changed things in … Continue reading
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The Clock
Nathaniel Mulliken made this clock. That, in itself is not that great a deal. What’s great about seeing this clock is that, after April 19th, 1775, there were no more clocks made by Nathaniel. Nathaniel wasn’t dead, or even injured … Continue reading
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Tagged Lexington and Concord, Nataniel Mulliken, Redcoats
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Elizabeth Clarke – Lexington
Elizabeth Clarke was the twelve-year-old daughter of Reverend Jonas Clarke. I can’t wait to share more information about this amazing man. It has been said that, if you had none of the writings of the founders, but had the writings … Continue reading
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Who are Roger’s Rangers?
As you read about the Militia men and Minutemen in 1775, you often find reference to Rogers Rangers? So just who were these guys? Well, today’s US Army Rangers claim a heritage back to Maj. Robert Rogers and his specially … Continue reading
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The White Cockade
Tradition tells us that, when the militias began the march down Punkatasset Hill toward the North Bridge of Concord on that fateful day, the piper (Luther Blanchard) played a little tune called The White Cockade. This tune was said to … Continue reading
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Tagged April 19, Fifers, Lexington and Concord, Redcoats, Shot heard round the world
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The Players – The Cards
Folks have asked where to get the playing cards. Here’s the link.
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Elizabeth Rand – East Cambridge
There is not very much information on Widow Rand. Pretty much what we know is on this card. But let’s think about Mrs. Rand. We don’t know how old she was but we know she was a widow. Guessing that … Continue reading
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Paul Revere – Boston
Paul Revere. It seems like everyone’s heard of Revere. “Listen my children and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” That’s from a poem by Longfellow about Paul’s infamous ride. Unfortunately, it isn’t terribly accurate. But neither, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1775, April 19, Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere, Shot heard round the world
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