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“One of the most colorful and remarkable Ballinger family stories is the tale of how my direct ancestor, Joseph Ballinger Jr., became an American hero by supporting Major General Nathanael Greene’s army during the famed Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781 during the Revolutionary War.”
― Zita Steele, Makers of America: A Personal Family History

“In 1646, the king recognized John Aylett’s heroism by adding distinguished symbols to his coat-of-arms—including a canton, the Rose of England and a crest depicting an arm holding a sword.”
― Zita Steele, Makers of America: A Personal Family History

“He fought alongside a royalist army against the usurpers during the Siege of Colchester and commanded those besieged in the city. He distinguished himself through his bravery.”
― Zita Steele, Makers of America: A Personal Family History

“He was made a prisoner in the Tower of London and stripped of his property. He remained imprisoned in the tower until 1646.”
― Zita Steele, Makers of America: A Personal Family History