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Traitor Tuesday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the Last of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence to Pass

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Charles Carroll was a 38 years old merchant and plantation owner when he signed the Declaration of Independence. The father of 7 children, Carroll lived longer than any of his fellow signers. He passed in November 1832 at the age … Continue reading →

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Catholic/Protestant Marriages During the Regency + “The Earl Claims His Comfort”

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Catholic/ Protestant Weddings During the Regency Era On 25 March 1754, the Hardwicke Act went into effect in England. It was designed to prevent Clandestine Weddings (Read More on Clandestine Weddings HERE) and to force couples marrying in England to … Continue reading →

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During the Reign of George IV: The Catholic Relief Act of 1829

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, passed by Parliament in 1829, was the culmination of the process of Catholic Emancipation throughout Britain. In Ireland it repealed the Test Act 1673 and the remaining Penal Laws, which had been in force … Continue reading →

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November 2 – All Souls’ Day

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In Western Christianity, All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, is observed principally in the Catholic Church, although some churches of Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it; the observance is the … Continue reading →

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