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Well done, Franklin, and what a proud legacy!
Great piece of history Franklin!
Thank you for the enlightening and animated biography of Col. DeWitt. He is my 5 times great-grandfather too and I have been told a great many tales of family lore about his life but know that often those tales tend to get blown up and out of proportion. I'm relieved to learn while reading your article that those modest Dutch genes have held strong in my branch as the tales were less detailed but didn't contain embellishments either. I can't say thank you enough!
Charles De Witt: Founding Farmer, A Life of Service really amazing research.
I am over the moon to find Col. Charles DeWitt, my 6th great-grandfather! And, through your article, come to know so much more about him and the part he played in the founding of our great country! Thank you so much for sharing this information. It is so well written and I was completely engaged throughout.
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