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The Will of Richard Kennon of Conjurer’s Neck

On 6 August 1694, Richard Kennon of Conjurer’s Neck (what was then Henrico County, in present-day Colonial Heights, Virginia), either wrote or dictated to another his will.  Around this time, the bridge between the...

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George Washington and the American Foxhound

Most people know George Washington for being the commander in chief of Continental forces during the Revolution and as our first President of the United States.  Many know that he served in the French...

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What’s in a name

What is in a name? In our modern times there are three parts to a name. The first, or given name. Then there is the middle name, usually a name that a set of...