Who Was Patrick Henry?
By Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
United States
August 26, 2016 8:08am CST
Two reasons I’m interested in Patrick Henry? First of all, he might be an ancestor of my husband, since the last name is the same. Who knows? I’m working on some ancestry presently.
Secondly, Patrick Henry was the first governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is where I presently live. (1776 – 1779)
Patrick Henry gave his famous speech in which he spoke the famous words “Give me liberty, or give me death” in a church that still stands in Richmond, Virginia on what is known as Church Hill. It is quite a popular place for tourists to visit.
Have you ever visited this famous church?
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Aug 16
Virginia is a state I have yet to visit. Someday.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
26 Aug 16
You know the state Motto for Virginia, don't you? It's "Virginia is for Lovers" What that means is that whatever you love, you will find it in Virginia.
Beaches, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, State Parks, History, Civil War Battlefields, Amusement Parks, Home of 8 presidents, Snow skiing, riding the rapids, kayaking, breathtaking scenery, friendly people, etc.etc.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
26 Aug 16
I have and I have also visited his two homes, both in Virginia, Scotchtown and Red Hill. Fascinating man who had a much bigger role in independence than just his speech.
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
26 Aug 16
Yes, he was very instrumental in many ways concerning independence. I've read a lot about him too. Fascinating indeed.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
26 Aug 16
It will be interesting to see if he's your husband's ancestor, won't it? I have not sent in my DNA or traced my roots or anything like that. Some of the family tree is missing due to adoption, but I may try one of these days. My sister had started doing our geneology years ago. . .before the internet. .. so I need to check with her and see how far she got. I could then go on the websites with a head start. Good luck on your search!
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@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
26 Aug 16
Yes, now that we have the Internet, searching our ancestry is much easier. I hope to find out some information soon.
