The Ancestral Pen

Tag: #DARResearch

  • America 250

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      Dear Reader, I’ve been deep in the weeds writing the Conner family book, and sometimes the time is just perfect. As I traced my husband’s Martin line back I found he has a Patriot ancestor, and what better time to share such a find than the week of the 4th of July.  Meet Richard…

  • 52 Ancestors: Alden Williamson

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    Alden Williamson was born in 1750 in New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia. As we approach Memorial Day, it seems fitting to honor this patriot ancestor who served his country in its earliest days. Family Life Alden married Isabel Thompson in 1778 in Virginia. With Isabel, he had at least two sons: John Williamson (born…