
Originally Posted by
MacBean
Is that Ferguson of rifle fame who died at Kings Mountain? Why is he appealing today especially? I have to admit, what I've heard of him is rather interesting though.

Originally Posted by
cajunscot
Would you have replied this way if Rathdown had written John Paul Jones, James Wilson or Hugh Mercer? ;-)
Loyal men deserve their day in the sun as much as the rebels do.

I've always had an interest in Ferguson & the Battle of King's Mountain has always been my favorite battle, since my 5th great-grandfather, Teter "Detrich" Nave (a son of Swiss immigrants) fought against Ferguson in Shelby's command.
Interestingly, a large portion of the Over-the-mountain Men were of Scots-Irish stock.
Last edited by BoldHighlander; 2nd June 10 at 10:54 PM.
Reason: corrected a spelling error.
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