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American History

appalachiablue

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2. Both families are well entrenched.

Reply to katmondoo (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 11, 2021, 03:55 PM

Apr 2021

Charles Spencer, Diana's brother recounted some years ago how a relative essentially had to trade his two children to be raised by a wealthy American ancestor as part of an agreement to pay off his gambling debts. No lack of color in the family as is frequently the case.

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The Gilded Age, Alva Vanderbilt: 'Elites Selling American Children For Aristocratic Titles' [View all] appalachiablue Apr 2021 OP

Related to Princess Diana and Winston Churchill, see Wikipedia katmondoo Apr 2021 #1

Both families are well entrenched. appalachiablue Apr 2021 #2

Well Charlie Spencer, cry me a river TxGuitar Apr 2021 #3

That really hit a nerve with Charles appalachiablue Apr 2021 #4

Paint a Vulgar Picture (smiths song) TxGuitar Apr 2021 #5

Thanks for sharing this, appalachiablue. I love the history from this era. littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #6