Eleanor Macdonald Willard (b 4 July 1790 Shelbyville, Shelby,Kentucky d 3 June 1869 Franklin, Sacramento, Ca) and Alexander Hamilton Willard (b 24 Aug 1778 Langden, Sullivan, New Hampshire d 6 Mar 1865 Franklin, Sacramento, Ca). Alexander Hamilton Willard is known for his part as a blacksmith on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. There is much written about him that one can research online. I, personally, like the part in "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose where he is quoted as saying that he was selected for the journey because of his "fine physical physique". (I'm sure that is a hereditary trait for all of those descendant young men in his family).The descendancy is: Alexander Willard: daughter - Nancy Willard Feathers: daughter Clara Ellen Feathers Sanders: son Frederick Thomas Sanderson: daughter Maysel Ellen Sanderson Richards: daughter Jean Ann Richards Griggs: daughter - Me!!
Alexander Hamilton Willard was punished for falling asleep on duty! I must come by my "falling asleep" anywhere I am genetically don't you think!!
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