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American History

Fortinbras Armstrong

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2. More-or-less as an aside

Reply to IrishAyes (Original post)

Sat Aug 2, 2014, 07:27 AM

Aug 2014

One of my ancestors fought in the American Revolution. However, he was a British officer, and so I don't think that any of his descendants would be eligible for membership in the DAR.

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While I'm not exactly wild about the DAR, having noticed an apparent preponderance [View all] IrishAyes Aug 2014 OP

As a very liberal member of the DAR I too am glad you saw the magazine. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #1

More-or-less as an aside Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #3

Self deleted because I re-read and found the answer. Thanks for this post. Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #4

How beautiful! Thanks so much for that picture. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #5

You are most welcome and thanks for introducing me to this breed. Can't believe I am just now Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #6

If you'd already read my original reply, IrishAyes Aug 2014 #7