Tales of a Family

Almost Forgotten: The Marriageable Girls

Published on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

Often, life in France offered little hope for women. Arranged marriages prevailed, and most women did not have a say in the matter of matrimony, for parental consent was required for women under the age of twenty-five. For poor families that could not offer a dowry, marriage opportunities for the women were bleak.

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e.e. cummings

Published on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

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When Stars Begin to Fall: The Reckoning – The End

Published on March 15, 2020March 22, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant5 Comments

Thinking of home, loneliness spread through him, and he longed for his family. Time away from those he loved caused him to regret his decision. More than once, the wood runner wanted to be under his own roof, with his wife and children.

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When Stars Begin to Fall: A Fork in the Road – Part Five

Published on March 15, 2020March 22, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

“Even okwaho, a lone wolf, needs its pack, my son.”

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When stars Begin to Fall: The Marriage – Part Four

Published on March 15, 2020March 22, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

As the couple rode together, it seemed as if even the land celebrated and rejoiced with them. Autumn had arrived, and the countryside was ablaze in color.
“This land is so beautiful,” Jeanne contentedly sighed.

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When Stars Begin to Fall – Part Three

Published on March 15, 2020March 27, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

When the sun began to set along La Manche, Jeanne marveled at the radiant site. It was as reverent as her church, so she sent a silent request. Peace for her mother, kindheartedness for her future husband, and protection for their long journey.

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When Stars Begin to Fall – Part Two

Published on March 14, 2020March 22, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

Smiling, Jaqueline admired her best achievement, the daughter that would sail to the colonies with a piece of her mother’s heart.

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When Stars Begin to Fall Part 1

Published on March 14, 2020March 14, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant1 Comment

The Wilderness

In late spring, 1682, amidst the wilderness, his desire for freedom abated like the setting sun. With his recent venture, he recognized the signs of his madness, his longings. He had taken a mistress that kept him from his family, and this wanderlust created havoc within him.

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George Washington and the Battle of Monongahela

Published on March 10, 2020March 11, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

“He will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him as the father of a mighty empire.“
Chief Red Hawk

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All for the King

Published on March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant5 Comments

This great grandmother, Marie Jeanne Toussaint, blazed a new trail in the New World, and her name survived throughout the generations as one of the founding mothers of North America.

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