Tag Archives: ancestors

“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Benjamin Harrison, Congressional “Falstaff” and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Benjamin Harrison was 50 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a plantation owner and father of seven children from Virginia. He died at age 65 in 1791. Born on 5 April 1726, Benjamin Harrison … Continue reading →

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When You Discover One of Your Great Grandfather’s Has a Town Named After Him

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

Welcome to Marlinton, West Virginia. What might you ask would have me writing about a small town in rural West Virginia? Well, the truth of it is I have once again been updating my Ancestry.com files. This town is named … Continue reading →

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Proud Member of Clan MacThomas, Whose Blood Flows Through My Veins

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

When I traveled to Disney World with my son and his family several years back, I was quite disappointed for I only saw my favorite Disney princess once. That is Merida from “Brave.” One of things I like about Merida … Continue reading →

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