Today, at the urging of my younger son AJ, I read the very interesting young people’s book about the American Revolution, King George: What Was His Problem? It’s a hugely informative book and very interesting read – I recommend it highly.

Along the way I read the story of Benedict Arnold, who was influenced in part in his betrayal of our young country by his wife, Peggy Arnold (née Shippen).

Now, I spent a fair amount of time in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, for work years ago, and wondered if perhaps the town’s name and the legendary beauty Peggy had anything in common.

The answer: yes, indeed – Mrs. Arnold’s grandfather is the town’s namesake. He was a prominent Pennsylvanian, and served as mayor of Philadelphia.

Interesting where digging into history will lead you…