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Posted on 10/15/2004 11:51:19 PM PDT by snippy_about_it
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 are acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated.
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 General Hugh Mercer helped shape American history. His father, Reverend William Mercer, took over the charge of Pitsligo Parish Church in 1720 at the age of 26. He, assisted by his wife Ann Monro, breathed new life into Rosehearty and the parish. In fact the fisherfolk took a great interest in this new minister's evangelical style and the attendance rose dramatically. In 1726 Ann gave birth to a son, whom they called Hugh. The child was christened in the manse of Pitsligo by his uncle, then minister at Forgue. At the age of 18 this lad graduated from Marischal college as a doctor. That was in 1744 and the following year young Mercer was drawn by the excitement of the exiled Stuart returning to take back his throne. Fired with an emotional drive at the prospect of a successful Jacobite cause Mercer became an assistant surgeon in the Prince's army. Ironically, Hugh's grandfather Sir Robert Monro was a commander in the Hanovarian army. His mother Ann was torn asunder. Her father was in the King's army and now her son had joined the rebel forces. Both parents were angered and bitterly opposed his actions but he went just the same. He never forgot the horrific butchery he witnessed at Culloden and these memories had a staggering effect on the youthful doctor. In 1747 he left for America where he carried on his profession. He became an Indian fighter and the legends began to grow. When Colonels Hugh Mercer and George Washington met for the first time they bonded a friendship that endured till the end. Promotion came fast for both men. Douglas Freeman, an important military biographer, wrote in his work on Washington, that Brigadier General Hugh Mercer's magnitude was such that have been Washington's superior. In 1761, on the advice of Washington, Hugh opened an apothecary shop in Fredericksburg - It has been preserved to his memory. American history began to take shape in a backroom within that building, as George Washington, now commander-in-chief of the revolutionary forces, appointed Mercer as one of his four generals in June 1776. The American War of Independence began.  However, he died the same cruel death as his Highland comrades at Culloden when, on the 12th of January 1777, nine days after he stood rallying his troops at the ferocious battle of Princeton, the British bayonet ended his life with a painful thrust under his left arm; but he had already carved a far greater legend that lives on In his adopted country to this very day. The freedom he fought for is the USA and succeeding generations of his family have kept up his fight for justice. General George Smith Patton was one of them. Known as "old blood and guts", this fearless general was renowned for a quick temper and was outspoken when he saw cause for it. His determination earned him the reputation as America's best commander of armed forces in history.  Hugh Mercer's father and mother are buried at Rosehearty cemetery close by the church William served so well for 47 years. Little did they know their son, whom they thought had brought disgrace, would bring great honour as one of America's greatest generals.      |
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AWWWWW! Cute.
Looking forward to seeing them.
I sure hope you all can get open by Turkey Day, maybe cash in on some of that there Christmas gift giving spirit. Maybe y'all be so busy that you would have to cut back a bit on the freepin. (shudder shudder shake shake)
We're hoping to make it too, may have to bust our butts but the chance is there. We're hoping to keep our FReeping at at least our current level which is already cut back too much.
Afternoon Mayor.
Thank God for men like Mercer who came to the colonies and forged a great nation.
Men like that are still around, it's just that the Press doesn't report on them, good news doesn't sell or help their agenda.
HiYa Sam
If Lucifer is the "father of lies" the Press are his children. IMHO.
We have 'grown' some good people in this country! I only wish more of them were written about.
Good afternoon w/w.
Oooh. Good one w.
:-) I like it.
My great-to-the-fifth grandfather listed on the Ft. Pitt pay sheet for 1774 courtesy of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Hugh Mercer fought George II unsuccessfully and died fighting George III.
Although the media called it a quagmire and Washington's opponent deemed it "the wrong war, in the wrong place, at the wrong time" patriots triumphed.
Seven bayonet thrusts--yet no pissing and moaning for Purple Heart--
Grandson General Hugh Weedon Mercer CSA
And to think his line gave us General George S. Patton!
Life in the fastlane!
1978 Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected supreme pontiff-John Paul II
I guess the Soviets found out just how many divisions the Pops had.
July 22, 2004
Soldiers raise the flag in a ceremony presided by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq John D. Negroponte in Al Hillah, Iraq. The ceremony marked the establishment of the new U.S. Embassy Regional Office in the city. U.S. forces are helping to bring stability and security to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This photo appeared on www.army.mil
Vegan: It's what's for dinner!
Evening PE, must have been a busy day!!
Abby's FReeping keeping you off FR?? LOL
Hi miss Feather. Care to guess which Bitty Girl stood up on her own power yesterday?
Oh WOW, that's great. :-) Once she gets moving you are gonna be run ragged. LOL
Can't I just drool for a year or two?
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