On 2 May 1750 in London, England the first of five children was born to Huguenots Anthony and Marie Louis (Giradot) André. They named their firstborn son John André. At a young age John demonstrated a knack for drawing. He … Continue reading
On 11 January 1755 or 1757 (the date is uncertain, but for the sake of clarity we shall assume it is 1755) Alexander Hamilton was born to James Hamilton and Rachel Faucett on Nevis Island, a British territory James was a … Continue reading
Martha Dandridge, known as Patsy, was born on 2 June 1731 to John and Frances (Jones) Dandridge at the Dandridge home, Chestnut Grove in Virginia. Martha was the eldest of seven children. While the Dandridges were not as wealthy as … Continue reading
George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia to Augustine and Mary (Ball) Washington. George was tall for his time and noted for being a good dancer. He was thoroughly trained in etiquette, referring to a list he … Continue reading
Henry Lee III was born on 29 January 1756 to Henry Lee II and Lucy Grymes, a wealthy and prestigious family. The family home, Lessylvania was located outside of Dumfires, Virginia. Lee III proved a proficient child, excelling in his … Continue reading
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludoff Gerhard Augustin von Steuben was born on September 17, 1730 to a Calvinist family in Magdeburg, Prussia. His father was a military officer in the Prussian army and the family wasn’t at all wealthy. But as an … Continue reading
