The Dalley, Simmons and Fraunces Siblings Genealogical records prove the connections between “America’s Founding Hosts” The Dalley-Simmons-Fraunces family operated several…
America’s Founding Hosts Powerpoint Part 1: Fraunces’ Tavern and Simmons’ Tavern in New York Historians have long recognized the central…
MISS DALLEY’S BOARDING HOUSE POWERPOINT The following PowerPoint summarizes primary sources and other evidence submitted to the State of Pennsylvania’s…
The founding generation was fond of toasts. During public gatherings it was not uncommon to make thirteen toasts corresponding to…
Where would the founders celebrate President’s Day? If Presidents’ Day had been a holiday in the 18th Century there is…
The Morris – Antill – Hamilton Connection (“Little Orphan Fanny” – Part 2) For decades historians have recognized the close…
Eliza Hamilton’s goddaughter – Little Orphan Fanny Historians have long recognized the extraordinary generosity of Eliza and Alexander Hamilton. Famously,…
Eliza’s Visit to Philadelphia – Part 3 Newly compiled evidence is conclusive: Eliza Hamilton traveled to Philadelphia during the Constitutional…
Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention (Part II) Did Eliza travel with Henry and Lucy Knox to Philadelphia in…
Eliza Hamilton’s Visit to the Constitutional Convention A recently “discovered” letter suggests that Elizabeth Hamilton (“Eliza” also known as “Betsey”)…