Tag Archives: Lipscomb Norvell

In Philadelphia

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jenorv

  John Norvell had written to Thomas Jefferson in 1807 asking his opinion of a career in the press, which Jefferson felt was a dishonorable profession filled liars and with those he viewed, at times, as enemies.  Norvell, unlike Jefferson, … Continue reading →

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Lipscomb Norvell – Rev War Soldier

Posted on October 23, 2013 by jenorv

LIPSCOMB NORVELL (born, Hanover County, Virginia, September 1756 -died in Nashville, Tennessee March 2, 1843) entered the Continental Army on August 7, 1777. He fought in the Battles of Brandywine, Trenton, and Monmouth. He was taken prisoner by the British … Continue reading →

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The Nine Sons of Lt Lipscomb Norvell

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jenorv

William Walker, the Dictator of Nicaragua in 1857, the son of Mary Norvell Walker, was clearly influenced by his family and drawn to politics – he would later become a military leader. During the early 19th century, his family in … Continue reading →

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