Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on Jan. 14, 1806 in Spotsylvania County, VA. His mother, Diana minor Maury, and his father, Richard Maury, had already had 6 children before the time of his birth. His siblings were Walker, Dick, Charles, John, Matilda, Betsy, Catharine Ann, and Mary Maury. Matthew grew up in the days of the War of 1812, the reign of Queen victoria in London, the crimean War, and , of course, the American Civil War. He and his …showed first 75 words of 744 total…

…showed last 75 words of 744 total…things he did, the people that knew him know that he was an even greater person when you knew him. Many people don't know who this man is and most may never know, but the people of Virginia should, since they have a school holiday and a monument in his name. I am glad I have gotten a chance to learn about this great historical figure and hope to do more essays such as this.