tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post1291348601881480234..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: George Washington's Boyhood HomesCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-83029027237102243012012-03-17T13:04:46.139-04:002012-03-17T13:04:46.139-04:00Thanks Ladies. George Washington was a fascinating...Thanks Ladies. George Washington was a fascinating chap. Elaine, both of those books are faster reads than you might think - and I'm a slow reader.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-27962197282418525962012-03-17T12:01:30.148-04:002012-03-17T12:01:30.148-04:00I meant to say the connection between Washington&#...I meant to say the connection between Washington's older brother marrying Fairfax's daughter - I did not know about that relationship.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-84358249286107136222012-03-17T12:00:41.499-04:002012-03-17T12:00:41.499-04:00I knew George Washington did surveying work for Lo...I knew George Washington did surveying work for Lord Fairfax (he supposedly did the surveying for my Rousch ancestor's land in the Shenandoah Valley which they purchased from Fairfax) but I did not realize the connection. I am embarrassed to admit that I have not yet made it to Mount Vernon. Does that put me in the CACW Hall of Shame this week, Janet? Great article!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-12268958055454061742012-03-17T09:54:46.401-04:002012-03-17T09:54:46.401-04:00Wonderful background info on our esteemed first pr...Wonderful background info on our esteemed first president! Thank you, Janet, for researching this and presenting it to us. I have "Sacred Fire" but have not yet delved through the large volume. What I HAVE read so far is fascinating!Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433520113422863255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-26119432033148839442012-03-17T08:08:02.949-04:002012-03-17T08:08:02.949-04:00Some day I'd like to visit these sites in pers...Some day I'd like to visit these sites in person. Thanks for giving us the background!Pegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-54107290065250208202012-03-16T15:59:30.709-04:002012-03-16T15:59:30.709-04:00There are some great books out in the past year or...There are some great books out in the past year or so on GW <br />Sacred Fire ad The Real George Washington. When I was homeschooling my youngest I took him to all of George's childhood homes. It was such fun! Thanks for the comment. I'm almost finished Courting Morrow Little. You are a gifted writer. <br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's DayJanet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-90632336281522728512012-03-16T14:11:16.301-04:002012-03-16T14:11:16.301-04:00Janet, This post is very dear to my heart. I'v...Janet, This post is very dear to my heart. I've always loved reading about Washington in every respect. Wish I could be there in the flesh and not just the spirit. But this is a fine substitute:) Bless you.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.com