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Jeffery Larsh Eugene, I have not but looks very interesting. Do you know where it can be found? I am looking and it seems to be out of print.

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Char;les also son, John, married Lydia Traux (a relative of Sarah) and in Lydia's fathers obit she stated "her father was in the tents with Washington" I had assumed that meant Valley Forge. I also know Lydia testified for Sarah re her late husbands veterans pention. If you had not guessed, I am a Larsh, but step- father changed my last name to Hunt. My father was Leander, GF Harry, GGF Leander, GGGF John,. ?

Jeffery Larsh Eugene,

It is good to meet you. I am a fifth great grandson of Paul and Alice Larsh, and forth great grandson of Charles and Sarah, as are you. You and I are distant cousins. You may be interested to know that I recently visited the pioneer cemetery where Sarah is buried. It is only 35 miles north of me, near Eaton, Ohio. Charles served as a "spy" (which meant scout) in the War of 1812. I believe he served at least part of the time out of Fort Saint Clair, which would have been a few miles from his and Alice's farm. I am not sure where Charles is buried, but will research that in the spring through Preble County records at the courthouse. (Research for a future book.) Did you read my novel, Paul Larsh An Original Frontiersman? If so I hope that you enjoyed it, since it is our shared heritage. Currently, I am working on a sequel that is set during the Revolution, but I have Paul, along with his son Charles, in a Pa militia unit.

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did you know our gggg grandmother Lidia Traux Larsh's father said he was in the tents with Washington? Gene (Larsh) Hunt ghunt@ae-west.copm

Jeffery Larsh Gene,

That is very interesting, are you referring to Paul Larsh and I am guessing that "in the tents" is an antiquated term for "camped with" ? Paul and Alice's son Charles, married Sarah Swearingen, a daughter of John and Catherine Swearingen. John was a captain in the Congenital Army, and was friends with George Washington, so it would make sense that Paul would have known Washington as well since he had a close association with Swearingen. Do you have any more information on that, or on Paul's Pennsylvania days during the Revolution? I am currently writing a sequel to my first book, and anything you could provide would be appreciated!
Thanks for reaching out.
Jeff

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