Category Archives: Puritans

Robert Munroe – Part 2

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

From: Proceedings of Lexington Historical Society and papers relating to the history of the town ROBERT MUNROE. Read by G. W. Sampson, Oct. 12, 1857. April 19, 1775, was the last day on earth of Robert Munroe. When aroused from … Continue reading →

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Robert Munroe – Part 1

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

From: Proceedings of Lexington Historical Society and papers relating to the history of the town ROBERT MUNROE. Read by G. W. Sampson, Oct. 12, 1857. Among old Lexington families, the Munroes stand second to none. In civil life or in … Continue reading →

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Ladies in state of “undress”

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

     If you’re like me, when you picture the ladies of Lexington, often you see them costumed like Ma Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.  Obviously, there are many similarities.        Remember, the Colonial ladies were used to buying … Continue reading →

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Preparing the way for us

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Because, sometimes, others say it better than I ever could. I am reading a book, written in 1868, giving the history of Lexington from it’s very beginnings.  Just prior to this passage, Hudson was describing the way the Puritans handled … Continue reading →

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Puritan Weddings

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

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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