Category Archives: American History

Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Read, the Only Signer Who Voted Against the Declaration of Independence, But Still Signed It

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Read was a 42 years old lawyer from the northeastern part of Maryland when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was married and the father of five. Read died in 1798 at the age of 65. Born on … Continue reading →

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Research: The Bane of All Historical Writers

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

One of the best parts of being an historical writer is learning new things. However, one of the worst parts of being an historical writer is researching those new things. As I am sure everyone on this site may attest, … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Carter Braxton, Father of 18 and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Carter Braxton was a plantation owner from Virginia. He married twice and fathered 18 children, as out title of this article indicates. That meant he was placing the lives of his many children in the hands of his fellow Virginians. … Continue reading →

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The First Labor Day Celebration

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

New York City saw the celebration of the first Labor Day on 5 September 1882. The celebration marking the event was designed by the Central Labor Union.    According to the Department of Labor, “While most sources, even the Department of … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Samuel Adams, “Poster Boy” of the American Uprising and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Samuel Adams was a 53 years old merchant when he signed the Declaration of Independence. Married twice and the father of two, he lived almost another 30 years, passing in 1803 at the age of 81. Samuel Adams was one … Continue reading →

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The Franklin Syndicate, a Scam That Serves as the Basis of “Mr. Darcy’s Bargain”

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

When I came upon the idea of a “bargain” between Darcy and Elizabeth, I required an impetus to bring them together in my vagary, Mr. Darcy’s Bargain. That impetus was a scam perpetrated on the citizens of Meryton by none other … Continue reading →

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“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Rush, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and “Father of American Psychiatry”

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

  This year, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of   being a nation. Throughout this year, I will highlight those who   took a stand, specifically in signing The Declaration of   Independence. I will feature a variety of signers … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: William Whipple, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Man Whose Slaves Fought Along Side Him

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Today we have a look at another signer of the Declaration of Independence, one of which you likely are not familiar. William Whipple was 46 years of age when he signed The Declaration of Independence. A merchant by trade, he … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas Stone, A Man Who Loved His Wife and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Not as vocal as his compatriots, Thomas Stone is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served his country when called to do so, but preferred a quiet life with family over a life in … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: George Walton, the Orphaned Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

George Walton was a 35 years old lawyer and father of two when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He died at the age of 63 in 1804. The exact date of George Walton’s birth is unknown, but scholars say … Continue reading →

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