A careful, evidence-led look at a famed Washington pedigree and its contested claims.
This nonfiction study examines a pedigree that linked early Virginia emigrants to the Washington family. It questions published assertions, tests sources, and highlights how some statements were supported or challenged by historical records. The work centers on how genealogists evaluate authority and how errors can spread through published family histories.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book unearths compelling new evidence to illuminate the lineage of one of the most famous American families, the Washingtons. The author traces the family's roots back to England, centering on the discovery of a will that proves Lawrence Washington, the father of the emigrants to Virginia, was a clergyman named Lawrence Washington of Sulgrave and Brington. This revelation upends previous assumptions about the family's ancestry and sheds new light on the motivations for their departure to the New World. Through meticulous research and the examination of various historical documents, the author uncovers the connections between the Washingtons and prominent families, revealing a web of relationships that shaped their lives. By placing the Washington family within its broader historical context, this book offers fresh insights into their significance and provides a deeper understanding of their role in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334170546_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334170546
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334170546
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)