One of the highlights of the evening was an exceptional presentation by Emily Miller, an intern with the Commission. Emily was tasked with researching and documenting individuals from Prince William County who participated in the Revolutionary War. Despite having no prior experience in genealogy or historical analysis, her work was both thorough and professional.
Emily has been diligently compiling a comprehensive database of individuals from the county who served in the war, regardless of their race. Her roster currently includes 337 individuals, and she is far from finished. I was particularly impressed by the resources she utilized, many of which I recognized from my own research. Her work goes beyond merely listing names; she is also gathering information on the regiments in which these individuals served, the battles they fought, and what life was like for them during that tumultuous period.
Although Emily will be returning to school in about a month, I have no doubt that she will continue her work. Her vision for this project is impressive, and she approaches it with the insight and the passion of a true genealogist.
I want to give a special shout-out to Emily for her outstanding work. It is inspiring to see such a young, talented individual making significant contributions to our understanding of history. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors and hope she continues to pursue genealogy in some capacity.
Bravo Zulu, Emily, and thank you for your dedication and hard work!
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