Breck,
Thanks for the interesting reply. Yes, my loyalties generally lie elsewhere but I also like to provoke a little reaction. From a distance of 250 years it’s difficult to argue with the general tenor of ‘no taxation without representation’. After all, as a resident of Boston, that most revolutionary of cities, I too got to endure a little taxation without representation for many years. Also happened to live literally round the corner from Paul Revere though he had moved on before I got there.
Wish I could trace my family’s roots as far back as you’ve been able to do. And I’ll take a look at the book link.
Cheers,
PS Now where’s my morning cup of tea? 