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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 of the United States as a Separate Nation: Samuel Chase, The Only U. S. Supreme Court Judge to Face Impeachment Charges and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Samuel Chase was a 35 years old lawyer when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He married twice and was the father of four children. He died in June 1811 at the age of 70. Samuel Chase was born in … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Robert Treat Paine, “The Objection Maker” and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Robert Treat Paine was 45 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was both a lawyer and a scientist. Married and the father of 8 children, he, too, saw the end of the War of 1812, where … Continue reading →

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When Might the New Heir Style Himself with His Title?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Question from a Reader: When might the new heir style himself with his title? To the best of my knowledge he could do so immediately. The reality of your question has to do with when the title is officially bestowed … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader? Do You Have Any Insights on Stud Farms in the Regency Era?

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

QUESTION: What do you know about horses and stud farms that might assist me in writing my story? In truth, when I have a question on horses or riding, my editor is quite helpful. She owns several horses and can … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Thomas McKean, The “Last” Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Thomas McKean was 42 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. A lawyer by trade, McKean had married twice and had 11 children. He died in June of 1817, meaning he also saw the War of 1812, … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Francis Lewis, a founder of the Sons of Liberty and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

 (Francis Lewis, 1713-1803, Print by Granger, fineartamerica.com) Frances Lewis was a 63 years old Welshman living in America when the Declaration of Independence was signed. He was a merchant by trade and the father of seven. He was 89 years … Continue reading →

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Question from a Reader: What Happened to Someone Who Stole Cloth from a Shopkeeper?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

I am glad you asked this question. It made me think again of book I have started where the heroine is accused of stealing cloth, though she is innocent. I have it drafted with main points, but have yet to … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: John Hart, a Man Who Sacrificed Everything as a Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

May 11, 2026, will mark nearly 250 years since John Hart’s death at the age of 68 in 1779. Hart was one of the older signers at 65 years of age when he signed the declaration. He was a land … Continue reading →

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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Abraham Clark, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and “The Poor Man’s Counselor”

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Clark was both a lawyer and surveyor by trade. He was 50 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence. Married twice, he was the father of 16 children in total. He lived to age 92, seeing America again … Continue reading →

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Pauper’s Graves

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

In my latest Dragonblade book, Lost in the Lyon’s Garden, I deal with the removal of a loved one of the heroine from a pauper’s grave. What were they? What were the regulations for such burials in the Regency era? … Continue reading →

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