| 1738/00/00 |
Sarah Shelton is born at home, Rural Plains, in Hanover County, Virginia. |
Born |
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Rural Plains |
Mechanicsville |
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| 1754/10/00 |
In the front parlor of the bride's family home, Reverend Patrick Henry presides over the ceremony to marry Sarah Shelton and his nephew, Patrick Henry. |
Bride |
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Rural Plains |
Mechanicsville |
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Marriage of Sarah Shelton and Patrick Henry |
| 1757/04/00 |
In Spring, the main house is destroyed by fire. Patrick and Sarah, with their two young children, move into a small cabin on the property, now known as the Honeymoon Cottage. |
Home |
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Pine Slash |
Studley |
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| 1757/10/00 |
The Henry family live in the cottage at Pine Slash for about six months before moving to Hanover Tavern. |
Home |
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Hanover Tavern |
Hanover |
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| 1775/02/00 |
Sarah Shelton dies after years of physical and mental illness and confinement in a basement room in Scotchtown |
Died |
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Scotchtown |
Beaverdam |
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