Walk With You - Scene 6

Walk With You

Scene 6

War of 1812.

The Blow children

Peter is born October 18, 1814

“Star Spangled Banner”

SUPER IN - 1814 Virginia Waterfront near Norfolk - SUPER OUT

Ft. Nelson, Portsmouth, Virginia

Meeting of the 65 Regiment Virginia Militia.

Captain James Blow’s Company of Light Infantry was part of the Regiment of Southampton County commanded by Lt Col Henry Blow.

This company marched to Portsmouth, VA during the period 29 June to 29 Dec 1813

HARRIET SCOTT (V.O.)

After three straight losses in battle by the militia under his command, Lieutenant Peter Blow will be sent home immediately.

However, the United States wins the War with Britain.

CUT TO - Southampton County, Virginia

HARRIET SCOTT (V.O.)

In the years after the war Peter lost at farming while America expanded its agricultural base.

Peter Blow lost at innkeeping while the USA gained international prominence becoming a world power.

Peter was cheerful, honest, and confiding but somewhat naive. In Virginia, ever man was a gentleman with his word as good as his bond.

However Elizabeth Taylor Blow continued to teach valuable lessons to win the hearts of her children and Dred Scott and his family.

Elizabeth Taylor Blow started teaching orphans of all ethnicities when their farming was not providing enough income.

Dred Scott's first job during early adolescence was looking after the Blow family children. He would keep the flies away from them, stop them from crying, and change their diapers.

Peter Blows eldest daughter Mary Ann is suited by John Key, a cousin of Francis Scott Key who wrote the Star Spangled Banner.

FADE TO - Storm clouds over the planting fields of Southampton County, Virginia