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Banastre

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking time out of your day to read my post.  My intent is to put a smile on your face.  Hopefully you’ll go away with some information you may have forgotten about or did not know.  Now sit back and enjoy the post for the day.

Banastre was born on August 21st, 1754 in England.  His father John was Mayor of Liverpool.  He attended Oxford University and was studying law as his intent was to become a lawyer.  His father died in 1773 and he inherited 5,000.00.  at that time 5,000.00 was a substantial amount of money.  He soon squandered it away on women and gambling.  He took the remainder of the money and bought a commission in the British cavalry.  He was a gifted horseman and by all accounts an excellent leader of his troops.  He quickly rose in the ranks.  When the American Revolution broke out he was shipped to the New World where he was involved in several battles.  His involvement in the Battle of Waxhaw Creek in current Virginia will forever have his name engrained in American history.  During that battle the American’s led by Abraham Buford raised the white flag.  Banastre ignored the flag and slaughtered the combatants.  You may know him as Banastre Tarleton.  The outcome of that battle became known as “Buford’s Massacre” or “Tarleton’s Quarter”.  While he was one of the most hated man in the America’s he returned to England in 1781 where he was elected to the House of Commons and remained there until 1812.

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Comments (15)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Quite a large sum of money is 1773 and it was not spent wisely.

Aug 24, 2015 09:43 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I have heard of Tarleton but did not know the "rest of the story!"  Thanks for the education

Aug 24, 2015 09:56 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray didn't know much of this other than the "bad habits".....

Aug 24, 2015 10:01 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

I know a few politicians that we could send over there.

Aug 24, 2015 10:36 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again James. This story was really different and I learned something. Thank you.

Aug 24, 2015 11:54 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good afternoon James,

Part of history not in the books we were taught. Thanks for the lesson.

Make yourself a great day.

Aug 25, 2015 02:02 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

What an interesting story of a cruel man.  A

Aug 25, 2015 03:10 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

James- what a messed up human being. 

Aug 25, 2015 03:45 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I didn't remember this story from my history class. It's pretty interesting. 

Aug 25, 2015 07:39 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Jesus holy Mary this guy sounds like a total looney tune and crazy guy. I can't believe anybody gave him a gun much less allowed him to lead troops.

Aug 25, 2015 10:48 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

James

I enjoy reading your daily stores.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 25, 2015 11:03 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Another great history lesson James Dray ....I played in golf tournament yesterday ...had a few good shots ...a lot of bad ones!

Have a great week!

Aug 25, 2015 12:13 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Not a very nice man to say the least James Dray 

Aug 25, 2015 08:17 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Not goo ignoring the white surrender flag. To me that is not an honorable man. Thanks for sharing James.

Aug 25, 2015 10:31 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning James. That would have been a good reason for animosity between our two countries.

Aug 27, 2015 09:23 PM