Tag Archives: French and Indian War

“Bonus” Traitor Thursday ~ Celebrating 250 Years of the United States as a Separate Nation: Caesar Rodney, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and His Famous “Midnight Ride”to Save a Nation

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

Caesar Rodney was 47 years of age when he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was a plantation owner and was considered a fine military man. He never married and died in 1784 at the age of 55. Caesar Rodney … Continue reading →

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Major General Adam Stephen, Real-Life Model for Doctor Spurlock in My Tale, “Captain Stanwick’s Bride”

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Regina Jeffers

In my tale “Captain Stanwick’s Bride,” I based Elizabeth Spurlock on my own 8th great-grandmother, a Powhatan Indian Princess. But where did I find the inspiration for the lady’s husband? Easy enough to answer. I am from West Virginia originally, … Continue reading →

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