Comments on: Peter Francisco: Remarkable American Revolutionary War Soldier

By: Hercules of the Revolution

Hercules of the Revolution — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:45:45 +0000

I am a 6th generation descendant of Peter Francisco, and I have spent the last 3 years researching his life and heroic feats on the battlefields. What an amazing story! On July 4th, I released a novel based on Peter’s life called Hercules of the Revolution.

Check it out: http://www.HerculesoftheRevolution.com

By: Charles E. Shorter

Charles E. Shorter — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:31:14 +0000

The above article omits a few interesting anecdotes — Peter was one of three survivors out of another 25-man advance party storming the “Trenton Redoubt”, a British strong point in the Battle of Trenton. But there again, although wounded, he almost single-handedly secured the victory. In his later adventures under generals Gates and Greene in the Carolinas, he is said to have complained of his swords “breaking like toothpicks” when he “cleaved Redcoats”. Upon getting wind of this in Pennsylvania, General Washington had a 6-foot broad sword specially forged and sent to Peter, so that he could “cleave Redcoats from brow to breastbone”.
For further research, see “Peter Francisco, Portuguese Patriot”, by author Moon.

By: Charles E. Shorter

Charles E. Shorter — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:29:17 +0000

My distant cousin, the former Anne Hawks of Crewe, VA, at one time had possession of an ancient family bible, with records of family marriages, showing the lineage back to Peter Francisco. I’m proud to be a member of the Descendants of Peter Francisco Society. I believe that Peter’s former farm and simple home in Buckingham County, VA is under restoration.

By: Charles E. Shorter

Charles E. Shorter — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:19:21 +0000

I’m an 8th generation descendent of Peter Francisco, and I live in Southside Virginia, where many of his famous exploits were documented. He was my 5th great grandfather. My sister once lived in a house about 50 yards up the hill from West Creek and the ford where he “single-handedly subdued nine of Tarleton’s feared Dragoons in hand-to-hand combat”. By the roadside near her front yard, there was a small stone monument to the event placed by the DAR. March 15 is recognized as Peter Francisco Day in Virginia.

By: elizabeth Jenson

elizabeth Jenson — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:16:20 +0000

hey people make love not war.(it ok if ur gay or lesbian just make sum lovvveee.

Oh and please send sum stuff about other rev war soldiers

By: Dorothy Morgan

Dorothy Morgan — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:46:59 +0000

Could someone please let me know how I could find the genealogy for Peter Francisco? Thanks.

By: Travis

Travis — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:25:21 +0000

I am also a 7th generation descendent of Peter Francisco and stand the same height as Peter. I enoy reenacting his life story on March 15th with a 6′ replica sword. This year I will be performing somewhere in VA. Go to http://www.travisbowman.com for more details.

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:13:43 +0000

my Aunt was doing some reserch on our family tree and it truns
out that Peter Francico is my 7th great grandfather straight up
my mothers side just something that excited me and I wanted to
share it, and know more about him so please feel free to share
anything you know or sites I can visit. thank you

By: RAY

RAY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:39:59 +0000

THE SIX FOOT BROADSWORD IS LOCATED AT THE VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN RICHMOND VA.IT IS NOT ON PUBLIC DISPLAY.

By: Clay

Clay — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:20:42 +0000

where was the sword stolen from?