Eliza-Beth+Wilson


 * Name**: My name is Eliza-Beth Wilson.


 * Date of Birth**: I was born on May 12, 1784.


 * Gender**: I am a female.


 * Race**: I am Caucasian/Irish.


 * Family Members:** Robert Wilson and Samantha-Paige Wilson are my family members.


 * Occupation**: I am a Cloth Maker.


 * Current State of Residence**: Right now we are living in Virginia.


 * Hometown (City and State)**: We used to live in Wexford, Ireland.


 * Political Views:** If I could, then I would vote for Thomas Jefferson, because my family and I are all small farmers, and what you would call, "Common folk," so I agree with Jefferson's views on how "common folk" should participate in the government.


 * Political Views on Current Issues:**
 * Native American Removal- I grew up on a farm, so I am actually somewhat familiar with Indians. This is because my brother used to trade with them for seeds. When he left, I got to go. I'll admit that I was very nervous! However, they were not the savages I thought they would be. In fact, they were quite peaceful. They didn't try to harm me at all. All that ended up happening was that we traded, and I left. Thus, though I am not entirely familiar with them, I do not believe the Indian stereotypes.
 * Fugitive Slave Act- I think that the Fugitive Slave Act is a little unfair. I know I live in the South, but I grew up in Ireland and I know what it is like to go through difficult times. However, I don't think we should go against the law right now, so we will probably lay low for a while and try not to look for trouble. It is the law after all. If a slave does by chance come to us for help...well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Robert left last week and I hope that he doesn't get himself into any trouble. After all, he can be a little...stubborn.


 * Favorite Activities and Interests**: I like to play hunt the slipper and I like to jump rope. I liked playing checkers with Robert when he lived with my sister and I, and I occasionally play king Georges' troops.


 * 19th Century Reform Movement:** I think it is terrible that the mentally ill are locked up in cages! I hope the Reform movement passes!

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