And affection for each other. It was as close to her how many town. She would own most of this block going back a couple acres, which mean she owned a huge chunk of what williamsburg was. There was a lot of tragedy in Martha Washingtons life, she lost her first husband. She was raised a rich woman. Now, what that means in 18th century is not familiesly what it means today. When she marries George Washington she brings with her to mount vernon 12 house slaves, and that is really almost an unimaginable luxury. It takes her 10 days to travel here to valley forge from mount vern oranges in her carriage with her slaves and servants with her. And this was a difficult journey. Marthas experience had really prepared her to become the first first lady. Born in New Kent County, virginia in 1731, Martha Washington was 57 years old in 1789 when she and George Washington once again left their beloved mount vernon, Virginia Home in service to the country. This time their destination was new york cit
South Longford mourns very respected member of the farming community
Late Patrick (Paddy) Curran, Mornine, Moydow, Longford
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Everyone in the Carrickedmond and surrounding areas were saddened when news broke on Tuesday, May 11 last of the death of Patrick, better known locally as Paddy Curran, Mornine following a short illness in Mullingar General hospital.
Paddy lived all his life in the family home in Mornine and there worked on the family farm from a young age.
He was a very respected member of the farming community and in the parish of Carrickedmond, he was known as a very quiet, friendly and caring parishioner.