American Revolutionary soldier Peter Francisco in July 1781 encountered about nine of British Lt. Gen. Banastre Tarleton's dragoons to the east at Ward's Tavern. Using his legendary strength and cunning, Francisco single-handedly bested his enemies, . . . — — Map (db m19016) HM
The six foot eight inch tall Peter Francisco will forever be tied to Nottoway County because of his famous fight at Ward's Tavern outside of present-day Crewe. He called it "the last favor I ever did the British".
Early Life
Born July . . . — — Map (db m182517) HM
During Tarleton's Southside Virginia Raid (July 9 - July 24, 1781), British dragoons visited Benjamin Ward's Tavern at West Creek. Peter Francisco was serving as a militia scout and was at the tavern at the time. Legend tells as many as nine . . . — — Map (db m182520) HM
British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton was tasked by Lord Charles Cornwallis to raid Southside Virginia and destroy ammunition, clothes, and "stores of any kind" destined for Continental military use.
Tarleton's Assignment
The . . . — — Map (db m182521) HM
The 'Virginia Giant', the 'Giant of the Revolution', the 'Hercules of the Revolution' and Washington's 'One Man Army'.
Coming to an End…
Francisco returned to Prince Edward County, VA and enlisted in the horse company of Captain Thomas . . . — — Map (db m293807) HM
