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Got this idea after posting to Jonasresende's Broken Engagements WI

So What if . . . Martha Parke Custis, George Washington's beloved step-daughter does not die from her seizures in 1773 but lets say they grew more mild with age until almost totally disappearing.

When the the Revolution breaks out she meets and is smitten by a widower general from Connecticut, Benedict Arnold.

When he is bypassed for promotion she speaks out on his behalf

After Saratoga she nurses him back to health

The two are wed when Spring breaks over Valley Forge

Arnold is now linked to the Washington's

Congress treats him a bit better

He doesn't meet Peggy Shippen

They have 3 surviving children

They have a daughter Liberty "Libbie" Arnold in 1781

George Washington Arnold in 1784

Hannah Arnold in 1790

He has more reasons to not betray the Revolution

What does post-war America hold for George Washington's Son-in-Law and his wife?

Does he live longer?

Are there fears of an unofficial "Royal Line" if he and/or his children are successful in U.S. politics?
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