Thomas Nelson, Jr. - my 3rd cousin, 6 times removed, I'm proud to say. His gg-grndfather, Col. George Reade, was also gg-grandfather to John Goodwin, b. about 1740 in Va, who I descend from. John Goodwin (Jack) Graham - Austin TX - <jgg@io.com> On Sun, 4 Jul 1999, Juliane wrote: > A look backward into history....Happy Independence Day! > THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE > Few Americans are aware of the tremendous sacrifices made by the brave and > selfless men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Have you ever > wondered what happened to those men who signed the Declaration of > Independence? > At the Battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that British General > Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner > quickly urged General Washington to open fire on the dwelling. The home was > destroyed. Nelson died a bankrupt man. >