Review by Serenity2010 -- Unfaltering Trust by Roy Ziegler
Posted: 11 Oct 2020, 16:27
[Following is a volunteer review of "Unfaltering Trust" by Roy Ziegler.]
Unfaltering Trust by Roy Zielger is a fascinating story that tells how nine generations helped shape America too what it is today. Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. traveled from New England to America during the Great Migration on the Winthrope Fleet. He married Elizabeth Blossom after his arrival. The book focuses on three of their sons; Joseph Fitz Randolph, Benjamin Fitz Randolph, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, and their descendants. Who started generations of leaders, entrepreneurs, founding members, war heroes, humanitarians, and excellent contributors to whatever profession they studied at the time, such as medicine, carpentry, architecture, and politics, from 1630 to today.
The couple arrived in America during a time when people were escaping religious persecution in England. They moved from Plymouth Colony to Jersey Colony and became a part of a Separatist group. Edward and Elizabeth wanted to practice their religious freedom and build a better life. The couple was involved in the development of the Jersey Colony.
Some of my favorite historical figures of the Randolph lineage are; Captain Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, Jacob Randolph M.D., Edward Fitz Randolph, and Anna Julianna Randolph. Captain Nathaniel Fitz Randolph is famed for his military tactics, stamina, and dedication to the Revolutionary War. He was dedicated to the war until his death. One of his most notable military tactics occurred one night when he was scouting alone. He shouted at the top of his lungs for his troops to attack the British after he noticed the British refilling their supplies. The British soldiers believed him and left the supplies for him to get. Another descendant, Jacob Randolph M.D. studied medicine under the father of surgery, Phillip Syng Physick. He became one of the most prominent physicians in Philadelphia at that time. Edward Fitz Randolph, a descendant of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr., was a war hero during the Battle of Paoli. He was Famous for the battle cry, "Remember Paoli!". He also became a prominent businessman and entrepreneur after the war. His company "The Coates & Randolph Company" became one of the largest exporters of goods at the time. Anna Julianna Randolph helped build one of the first job centers of America, "The Western Association of Ladies for the Relief and Employment of the Poor."
There was nothing negative about the book. You could tell the author went above and beyond to provide the most accurate information on the ancestry of the Randolphs. Not only was the research very in-depth, he included photographs from other texts and ones he took himself. The time it most of taken the author to put together a piece like this was very telling as you read along. The intricate family ties and connections the family had to important figures such as Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were very interesting. Other notable people I enjoyed learning about were Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, son of Benjamin Randolph, who donated some of the lands to help upstart what is today Princeton University. Benjamin Randolph, this one is the great-grandson of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr., crafted the desk that the Declaration of Independence was signed on. Theodore Fitz Randolph became president of one of the earliest railroad companies in American history. He also invented the stitching machine and the steam-powered typewriter. Mary Fitz Randolph created one of the first samplers in America that helped women learn to stitch. Women were prominent workers in the clothing industry at that time.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. After reading the book, I realize the information provided by Zielger about the Fitz Randolph family line and their contributions to America is like a historical intricate tapestry, interweaving the generations of the Randolph lineage through history. Edward helped build New Jersey when he got to America in 1630. His descendant John Randolph established the "Schuylkill River Development Council" because he wanted to revitalize the east bank of the Schuylkill River in center city Philadelphia in the 21st century. The council developed a trail and public park on the Schuylkill River. The council continues to add more developments and expansions on the river and around it, too this day. I recommend this book to anyone interested in history or nonfiction pieces. This book is also great for anyone exploring new genres if they are a leisurely reader like me. Anyone can read this book because it has no profanity and sexual scenes. The book was professionally edited. I thoroughly enjoyed it as the first nonfiction history piece I have read.
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Unfaltering Trust
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Unfaltering Trust by Roy Zielger is a fascinating story that tells how nine generations helped shape America too what it is today. Edward Fitz Randolph Jr. traveled from New England to America during the Great Migration on the Winthrope Fleet. He married Elizabeth Blossom after his arrival. The book focuses on three of their sons; Joseph Fitz Randolph, Benjamin Fitz Randolph, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, and their descendants. Who started generations of leaders, entrepreneurs, founding members, war heroes, humanitarians, and excellent contributors to whatever profession they studied at the time, such as medicine, carpentry, architecture, and politics, from 1630 to today.
The couple arrived in America during a time when people were escaping religious persecution in England. They moved from Plymouth Colony to Jersey Colony and became a part of a Separatist group. Edward and Elizabeth wanted to practice their religious freedom and build a better life. The couple was involved in the development of the Jersey Colony.
Some of my favorite historical figures of the Randolph lineage are; Captain Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, Jacob Randolph M.D., Edward Fitz Randolph, and Anna Julianna Randolph. Captain Nathaniel Fitz Randolph is famed for his military tactics, stamina, and dedication to the Revolutionary War. He was dedicated to the war until his death. One of his most notable military tactics occurred one night when he was scouting alone. He shouted at the top of his lungs for his troops to attack the British after he noticed the British refilling their supplies. The British soldiers believed him and left the supplies for him to get. Another descendant, Jacob Randolph M.D. studied medicine under the father of surgery, Phillip Syng Physick. He became one of the most prominent physicians in Philadelphia at that time. Edward Fitz Randolph, a descendant of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr., was a war hero during the Battle of Paoli. He was Famous for the battle cry, "Remember Paoli!". He also became a prominent businessman and entrepreneur after the war. His company "The Coates & Randolph Company" became one of the largest exporters of goods at the time. Anna Julianna Randolph helped build one of the first job centers of America, "The Western Association of Ladies for the Relief and Employment of the Poor."
There was nothing negative about the book. You could tell the author went above and beyond to provide the most accurate information on the ancestry of the Randolphs. Not only was the research very in-depth, he included photographs from other texts and ones he took himself. The time it most of taken the author to put together a piece like this was very telling as you read along. The intricate family ties and connections the family had to important figures such as Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were very interesting. Other notable people I enjoyed learning about were Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, son of Benjamin Randolph, who donated some of the lands to help upstart what is today Princeton University. Benjamin Randolph, this one is the great-grandson of Edward Fitz Randolph Jr., crafted the desk that the Declaration of Independence was signed on. Theodore Fitz Randolph became president of one of the earliest railroad companies in American history. He also invented the stitching machine and the steam-powered typewriter. Mary Fitz Randolph created one of the first samplers in America that helped women learn to stitch. Women were prominent workers in the clothing industry at that time.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. After reading the book, I realize the information provided by Zielger about the Fitz Randolph family line and their contributions to America is like a historical intricate tapestry, interweaving the generations of the Randolph lineage through history. Edward helped build New Jersey when he got to America in 1630. His descendant John Randolph established the "Schuylkill River Development Council" because he wanted to revitalize the east bank of the Schuylkill River in center city Philadelphia in the 21st century. The council developed a trail and public park on the Schuylkill River. The council continues to add more developments and expansions on the river and around it, too this day. I recommend this book to anyone interested in history or nonfiction pieces. This book is also great for anyone exploring new genres if they are a leisurely reader like me. Anyone can read this book because it has no profanity and sexual scenes. The book was professionally edited. I thoroughly enjoyed it as the first nonfiction history piece I have read.
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Unfaltering Trust
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
