Hi Group, I read an interesting story last evening about Judge John W. Green, born November 9, 1781, who was the grandson of Col. John Green, born about 1730, who was the son of Robert Green, born 1695. Judge John W. Green was the only son of Capt. William Green, born about 1757, who was captured at sea on the ship, Defiance by the British during the Revolution, and most researchers believe died in the battle. However, I have read that he escaped and reappeared three years later, but who knows. Judge John W. Green was apparently a great man and is always spoken of as one of the best of his time. He was the host to General La Fayette on his 4th visit to America in 1825. The 50th aniversary of the Decleration of Independence was a big event, and Gen. La Fayette was the guest of the nation and went from one reception to the next, and while visiting Culpeper County, VA, where many believe one of the first militia for the Revolution was formed, La Fayette was the guest of Judge John W. Green on August 22, 1825 at his home called Greenwood. The story is that after taking refreshments, the citizens form a receiving line and La Fayette asked to be introduced to each citizen. Judge John W. Green served his guest iced drinks, which must have been difficult in August of 1825. You can imagine how proud Judge John W. Green must have been to host this great patriot who was so loved by his grandfather, Col. John Green, who wrote to Thomas Jefferson while he was in Paris, in an effort to find his son, Capt. William Green, the father of Judge John W. Green. Can anyone fill in more details about this family? Tom Green