Bailey, Ann Trotter b. 1742 d. November, 1825 Revolutionary War Figure. Known as "Mad Ann" Bailey, she was born in Liverpool, England, and came to America at age 19, probably as an indentured servant. Her first husband, Richard Trotter, was killed at the Battle of Point Pleasant, West Virginia on October 10, 1774, of which battle Congress called the first battle of the American Revolution. Thereafter Ann took up "male dress" and the rifle and tomahawk, and she became a frontier scout, messenger, spy, and Indian fighter. She was the subject...[Read More] (Bio by: Joe Ferrell) Battle Monument State Park, Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, USA
Cornstalk, Chief 'Hokolewskwa' b. 1720 d. October 10, 1777 Shawnee Chieftain. Born in what is now Western Pennsylvania he was known as Hokolesqua among his people. The Shawnee migrated to the Ohio Territory as they gave ground in the face of expanding white settlement. He fought with the French against the British during the French and Indian War. He continued to battle settler encroachment into Ohio Territory, and in 1763 he led an expedition against white settlements along Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County in what is now West Virginia. In the early...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola) Cause of death: Murdered Battle Monument State Park, Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, USA
b. 1742 d. November, 1825