"This representation of Peter Francisco's gallant action with nine of Tarletons cavalry in sight of a troop of four hundred men; Took place in Amelia County, Virginia 1781"
designed by James Warrell (ca.1780-ca1854); drawn by John James Barralett (ca.1747-1815); engraved by David Edwin (1776-1841)
published Dec. 1, 1814, by Philadelphia publisher James Webster (1776?-1851): No known restrictions on publication, via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division @ https://www.loc.gov/item/2012648840/
record of Peter (Pedro) Francisco's birth, July 9, 1760
Paróquia de Santo António - Porto Judeu (Parish Church of St. Anthony of Porto Judeu), Terceira Island, Azores: Azores3, CC BY SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons @ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1760_07_09-Pedro_Francisco.jpg
Locust Grove, restored historic home of Peter Francisco located between Dillwyn and Buckingham in Virginia's Buckingam County
Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR), listing date January 18, 1972; National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), listing date 03/16/1972; NRHP reference no. 72001386; private owner Richmond lawyer James Francis Morano Jr. (March 6, 1942-August 5, 2021)
photo by John Duke of the Society of the Descendants of Peter Francisco (SDPF), founded 1971: AlbertHerring, CC BY SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons @ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Locust_Grove_in_2008.jpg
base of monument honoring Peter Francisco at site of present-day Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Greensboro, Guilford County, northern North Carolina; Saturday, June 19, 2010, 14:26: MarmadukePercy, CC BY SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons @ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Peter_Francisco_monument_Guilford_Courthouse_National_Military_Park.JPG
Peter Francisco served as Sergeant-At-Arms for the House of Delegates from 1825 until his death.
Peter Francisco's portrait hangs in Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, March 13, 2010, 15:18: AlbertHerring (Ser Amantio di Nicolao), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons ~ cropped by Derdriu to emphasize portrait @ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Virginia_State_Capitol_complex_-_portrait_of_Peter_Francisco.jpg
"Peter Francisco: The Virginia Giant" (02:15)
Uploaded Sep. 22, 2021, by American Battlefield Trust to YouTube ~ URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlo_QS7ns5U
Replaces "The Peter Francisco Story" (22:03), marked "This video is private" ~ documentary by Travis Bowman, sixth generation descendant of Peter Francisco and author of "The Hercules of the Revolution"
Uploaded June 21, 2011, by Travis bowman to YouTube ~ URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jRyxgip5ew
"Peter Francisco - the American Braveheart Story" (3:10)
Uploaded January 23, 2010, by Travis bowman to YouTube ~ URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV1TW28KtDA
"The Virginia Giant - The Legend of Peter Francisco" (06:38)
Uploaded Nov. 7, 2019, by Founder of the Day to YouTube ~ URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg2IzlTBG0k
Comments
Me too, WriterArtist, I appreciate finding out about and helping to make better known the "unknown, unsung" heroes and heroines.
The Peter Francisco story is one such example. Fortunately his contemporaries, such as General Washington, liked his commitment, personality, team spirit and work ethic and sought to preserve his memory.
Lesser known people like Peter Francisco ought to steal the thunder. History has many of this kind who people forgot to celebrate. It is for such people that greatness comes to famous people. At least, we have books where we can find more about his valour and personal life.
Veronica, It's ironic that Peter Francisco became a revolutionary hero respected by General Washington. His biological family in the Azores, as part of Portugal, most likely were more sympathetic to Great Britain.
Derdriu
I had never heard of Peter Francisco or knew of any Azores residents going to the Americas. Very interesting reading. Thank You for posting this .
paperfacets, It's impressive that Peter Francisco overcame being an orphan and an indentured servant to become a brave hero and that his descendants are reconciled with their relatives on the other side of the pond.
Peter Francisco is a new historical figure for me. Interesting.