Unfortunately, Eunice did not know in her later life due to her dementia that her second great grandfather James Washington and third great grandfather William Washington served in the U. S. Civil War. William and James Washington were free men of prestige and well known barbers for politicians in the District of Columbia. James Washington who was Theato’s grandfather, served in the Civil War with the 37th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry Troops under Company K, and the 2nd Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry.

Through DNA testing it was confirmed that Richard Washington, born around 1592 was Eunice’s 10th great grandfather. Richard Washington’s brother, Lawrence Washington born around 1602 this would be Eunice’s 10th great uncle and a distant cousin to George Washington our first President of the United States of America. Eunice who celebrated every American holiday carried the DNA of notable individuals in American history. Yet, the most notable person in American history are the unknowns and the unsung heroes and heroines. Eunice was that unsung hero of the best in America through playing a vital role in the building of Silicon Valley in California and the expansion of Asbury Methodist Home in Maryland.