Lachlan McIntosh has one of the most interesting stories, of early Georgians. Lachlan was born in Scotland in 1725 but moved to the colony of Georgia at a young age. He grew up in Savannah Georgia and Charleston South Carolina. During the Revolutionary War he became an ardent Patriot and was promoted to Brigadier General after a successful battle outside Savannah Georgia. Political drama developed between a fellow Georgian, Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. After insults were traded Gwinnett challenged McIntosh to a duel which McIntosh accepted. During the duel both men were shot however, Gwinnett's wounds proved to be the only fatal one. He died three days later.
McIntosh was charged with murder but later was acquitted at his trail. He went on to lead troops in Pennsylvania and was later captured by British troops in Georgia. He was freed towards the end of the war and returned to Georgia. Truly a great Georgian and a great story.
This is a good story! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that someone's first name was Button.