Beresford, Richard b. June 3, 1755 d. February 6, 1803 Continental Congressman. Beresford grew up in a wealthy land owning family and was sent to attend Middle Temple school in London, England to study law. He graduated in 1773 and soon upon his return to South Carolina opened his law practice. He served under General Isaac Huger in Georgia during the Revolution and was a captain and an aide to General Moultrie. After he was captured at the fall of Charleston in May of 1780 he was exiled and imprisoned at St. Augustine, but later exchanged...[Read More] (Bio by: John Schneider) Saint Thomas Cemetery, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
Caradeux, Gen. Jean Baptiste b. 1741 d. May 25, 1810 General and Commander in Chief of the Island of San Domingo. Caradeuc was a Frenchman of an ancient and noble family. Although he was born in San Domingo, now Haiti, he was educated in the finer schools of France. He was descended from the likes of Raoul de Caradeuc, Siegneur de la Bellangerie and probably the most famous De Caradeux de la Chalotais, generally known in history as La Chalotais. He was appointed the commander in chief of the Royal forces, as well as Governor General of the...[Read More] (Bio by: John Schneider) Saint Thomas Cemetery, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA
b. 1741 d. May 25, 1810