What a horrible man! It’s a good thing he never had children to follow his example. It’s no wonder he wasn’t invited to any dinners hosted by Americans. It’s just unbelievable that he would wonder why. He left a terrible legacy.
My ancestor Major William Fitzgerald’s second wife had a nasty encounter with BB when he was roaring through Nottoway county in Virginia. She had not married my many times great grandfather yet. He stopped her as she was fleeing because of word he was coming. He unhitched her fresh horses from her carriage and left his exhausted ones behind. Then he rode down her driveway and burned her house down.
Wally is correct - this man was evil - and cruel - and it sounds like some of his subordinates emulated him. I wonder how he was raised and what values were instilled in him, or if he just chose to ignore good values his parents tried to teach him ? We’ll never know.
The apple never falls far from the tree! He was a product of the environment in which he was raised. He had a terrible reputation among the Patriots and some of it was earned, but some was exaggerated. Yet, it was something he encouraged. Quite a few in his command were ruthless and arrogant even though they were Tories.
Slavery was a normal thing when Tarleton’s father was in the slave trade. Saying he supported slavery (which he was never in the business of anyway) would be like saying someone supports or doesn’t support gun ownership today. It may be a hot topic but it’s legal and normal to be on either side of the issue. End of my unsolicited opinion Tara. Love your work. Daily read for me.
His greatest legacy was dying childless! 😉
What a horrible man! It’s a good thing he never had children to follow his example. It’s no wonder he wasn’t invited to any dinners hosted by Americans. It’s just unbelievable that he would wonder why. He left a terrible legacy.
EVil Is the only word to describe this despicable human. Thank you Tara for reminding me. God bless the United States of America.
Suffice to say he must have been a man without a conscience. Who knows by today's standards he might have been a psychopath.
My ancestor Major William Fitzgerald’s second wife had a nasty encounter with BB when he was roaring through Nottoway county in Virginia. She had not married my many times great grandfather yet. He stopped her as she was fleeing because of word he was coming. He unhitched her fresh horses from her carriage and left his exhausted ones behind. Then he rode down her driveway and burned her house down.
Good thing he died childless, the world didn't need more like him.
Wally is correct - this man was evil - and cruel - and it sounds like some of his subordinates emulated him. I wonder how he was raised and what values were instilled in him, or if he just chose to ignore good values his parents tried to teach him ? We’ll never know.
The apple never falls far from the tree! He was a product of the environment in which he was raised. He had a terrible reputation among the Patriots and some of it was earned, but some was exaggerated. Yet, it was something he encouraged. Quite a few in his command were ruthless and arrogant even though they were Tories.
What a sad story! Obviously, this man never knew patience or love.
You reap what you sow.
It may very well be that it is a good thing his genetic pool ended with him. I expect he will spend eternity in a very warm and desolate place.
Slavery was a normal thing when Tarleton’s father was in the slave trade. Saying he supported slavery (which he was never in the business of anyway) would be like saying someone supports or doesn’t support gun ownership today. It may be a hot topic but it’s legal and normal to be on either side of the issue. End of my unsolicited opinion Tara. Love your work. Daily read for me.
One might present a similar argument for abortion today. Yes, it’s legal and considered a “normal “ practice but an abomination nonetheless.
Clearly Tarleton’s conscience was seared.
Exactly Right Sally ✅️ 👏 👌 💯 👍
Thanks Tara.
Thank you, Tara.
Dang. This means he's my birthday twin.🎂
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