Tag Archives: American Revolution

Why Did He Do It? He “Married the Wrong Person”

Posted on August 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Benedict Arnold (January 3, 1741 [O.S.] – June 14, 1801) During the series 7, episode 8 (half season finale) of Outlander, we were introduced to Benedict Arnold, a man whose name is synonymous with treason (at least from the American … Continue reading →

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Franklin’s Wife Died Missing Her Husband

Posted on June 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Deborah Read Franklin (February 14, 1708 [OS] – December 19, 1774) Deborah Read Franklin was two years younger that Benjamin, but we did not have an accurate birth date, until I searched for her on Find a Grave.com. There is … Continue reading →

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This May Come as a Shock to the System

Posted on June 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Benjamin Franklin (January 6, 1706 [OS] – April 17, 1790) While reading the book, Return of the Revolutionaries, I kept wondering about this individual. About halfway through, he has not been included in the list of reincarnated individuals. (I just … Continue reading →

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Another Revolutionary Returns as a 3rd Party Candidate

Posted on May 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Charles Thomson (November 29, 1729 – August 16, 1824) I’ve got to hand it to the author of “Return of the Revolutionaries”, he wouldn’t give up on trying to identify past lives of famous people even when it took him … Continue reading →

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An American Revolutionary Came Back to Finish the Job

Posted on May 24, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Button Gwinnett (March 3, 1735 [OS] – May 19, 1777) It’s a shame that I don’t know (in the present time) American history around the time of the Declaration of Independence. This man, Button Gwinnett, slipped completely under my radar … Continue reading →

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The 1st Continental Congress President:

Posted on May 16, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Peyton Randolph (September 10, 1721 – October 22, 1775) Meet one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Peyton Randolph flew under my radar, so this revelation is a surprise to me. Again, he is the past … Continue reading →

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A Classic Example of a Connector

Posted on March 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul Revere (January 1, 1735 – May 10, 1818) In his book, The Tipping Point, author Malcolm Gladwell uses Paul Revere‘s Midnight Ride to illustrate how one person can create a social movement by their actions. Let’s look at Revere, … Continue reading →

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