"Did Martha Washington Have a Black Grandson?" Topic
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Tango01  | 31 Jul 2024 5:18 p.m. PST |
"In 1842, one of the most respected residents of Washington, D.C. died in his sleep at age 62. Prominent peers had previously described him as "upright" and "honorable"; his obituary stated that he possessed "unflinching integrity." A posthumous portrait of him shows a genteel, serious figure in a top hat and fine clothes, turning to gaze at the viewer through spectacles.
The man's name was William Costin, and he was listed in the 1820 census as "colored." He was also probably Martha Washington's grandson—the child of her son from her first marriage, John "Jacky" Parke Custis, and an enslaved woman.,,,"
Smithsonian Magazine
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Armand
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| Shagnasty | 01 Aug 2024 6:15 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 01 Aug 2024 3:24 p.m. PST |
Happy for that my good friend… Armand |
| Dn Jackson | 03 Aug 2024 7:36 a.m. PST |
Lots of 'weasel words'…may, suggests, apparently, possible, probable, likely, etc. Also this quote, "a prominent Virginia landowner and enslaver". I seriously doubt he went to Africa and enslaved anyone. He was a slave owner/buyer. A generally poorly written article with a flimsy premise. The 19th century equivalent of The Enquirer. I did find the information about life for free blacks in early America very interesting as well as the information on the court case and JQ Adams' efforts on behalf of equality for all. Shows the lie that is the current 'racist America' narrative of some historians. |
| Tango01 | 04 Aug 2024 3:45 p.m. PST |
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 Bobgnar | 05 Aug 2024 3:34 p.m. PST |
Interesting, but how do I use this information in a miniatures game? |
| Tango01 | 05 Aug 2024 3:48 p.m. PST |
Some Fantasy game?…
Armand
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| Dn Jackson | 07 Aug 2024 1:46 p.m. PST |
I enjoy the history aspect of the article. |
| Tango01 | 07 Aug 2024 4:04 p.m. PST |
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