Officer in the American Revolution, lieutenant-governor Kentucky, Governor of Indiana Territory, Louisiana U.S. Senator.
Son or not, his friendship with George Washington certainly enhanced his reputation. Thomas Posey grew up in the home of John Posey, a close friend of Washington's.
During the American Revolution, Posey served at Valley Forge, Saratoga and Yorktown. After the war, he served under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in Indian wars in the Northwest territory.
Appointed to governor of Indiana Territory by Madison and served 1805-1808. He was a U.S. senator from Louisiana 1812-1813
Buried at Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown, Illinois, which has 2,843 internments.
An Interesting Life. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Thomas Posey (1750-1818)-- Part 1: Illegitimate Son of George Washington?
From Wikipedia.
I came across his name researching Alney McLean. It is interesting how researching in one area can lead to so many other areas. Again, as with these others, I had never heard of him.
U.S. Congressman, territorial governor and last governor of Indiana Territory before it became a state in 1816.
Rumors persist that he was the illegitimate son of George Washington. Posey was born on the banks of the Potomac River on a farm adjacent to Mount Vernon. George Washington, born in 1732, would have been 18 when Thomas Posey was born.
It Is Possible, But Never Proved. --Brock-Perry
I came across his name researching Alney McLean. It is interesting how researching in one area can lead to so many other areas. Again, as with these others, I had never heard of him.
U.S. Congressman, territorial governor and last governor of Indiana Territory before it became a state in 1816.
Rumors persist that he was the illegitimate son of George Washington. Posey was born on the banks of the Potomac River on a farm adjacent to Mount Vernon. George Washington, born in 1732, would have been 18 when Thomas Posey was born.
It Is Possible, But Never Proved. --Brock-Perry
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