Charles Hansford (1759~1850)
N 37° 32.984 W 087° 15.609
16S E 477020 N 4155890
Revolutionary War Soldier
Waymark Code: WM567F
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2008
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Charles Hansford
(1759~1850)
This Revolutionary War Soldier enlisted in Virginia in 1775 and served six months; enlisted in 1777 and discharged in nine months. Charles Hansford then ran away and went to sea as a privateer. Buried NW of here on Mayo Hill, Scotts Bridge Road.
A privateer in Virginia's Navy during the American Revolution, Hansford sailed off easter coast of U. S. West Indies, and Spain. He was captured three times by the British. Only he and one other of 36 prisoners survived a three~month confinement on the prison ship Jersey, nicknamed "Hell Afloat."
Presented by the descendants of Charles Hansford
Marker Name: Charles Hansford (1759~1850)
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1950
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Presented by the descendants of Charles Hansford
Kentucky Historical Society....Kentucky Department of Highways
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