William Newman's Adventures

Spy, horse whisperer, father of fourteen

William Newman 1744-1843



What would you ask someone who lived through three wars and watched the fragile dawning of a new country? William Newman's granddaughters fear his stories will die with him. Behind all the gray hair and wrinkles is a man with an adventurous past grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Ann. He worked with prize race horses, performed rescue missions as a dragoon and raised a large family with wit and humor. What stories from his 99 years of experience will help his family with their current struggles? William's children have moved west and want their family to reconnect with their deep Virginia roots through the stories of their ancestors. Experience adventurous tales of Colonial Virginia. See how the love of his family helped him overcome adversity and become a hero to inspire future generations.