Monday, September 5, 2011
the early life of john paul jones
John Paul Jones was born on July 6,1747.Born on the estate of Arbigland near kikcudbright on the Stewartry of kircudbright on the southwest coast of Scotland.His Father name was John Paul (Sr.),and was a gordyan at Arbigland,and his Mother Jean Duff.They were(his parents) married November 29, 1733 in the New Ammey ,kircudbright.
John started a career at the age of 13 being a maritime
John started a career at the age of 13 being a maritime
Saturday, September 3, 2011
jones in the Revonlutionery War
In 1777,Jones was given command of a ship called the Ranger.from the Portsmouth
shipyard.He saild to France, then very daringly took the war to the very shores of the British isles.In 1778,he capcherd a British War ship named Drake
It was only after a long delay that was given another ship it was a old French merchantman,it was rebuilt and "Bon homme Richar "to honeor Bergman Francklin.
shipyard.He saild to France, then very daringly took the war to the very shores of the British isles.In 1778,he capcherd a British War ship named Drake
It was only after a long delay that was given another ship it was a old French merchantman,it was rebuilt and "Bon homme Richar "to honeor Bergman Francklin.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
pattie elementary school
Hi, this John Paul Jones blog is written by my daughter, a 5rd grader at pattie elementary school in prince william county, virginia who loves John Paul Jones. Here's a link to a web page about the school Pattie Elementary School. We are very happy with the school. Great teachers and administrators.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
John Paul Jones Father of Navy
did you now that john paul jones was called the father of the navy? he left home at the age of 13. more to come...
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