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Re: Long Island Pirates

crownsf45 — 2010-04-27 02:29:31Z

Hello Trish. I am curious about your interest in pirates (Long Island, 1600s) One of my New Amsterdam ancestors was Anthony Van Salee, and he and his brother both lived in New Amsterdam before Anthony and his wife moved to Long Island at the legal behest of the New Amsterdam Court. They are shown on the 1660 map by Jacques Cortelyou, also an ancestor of mine. Also shown is a Jan Jansen. Anthony and his brother were the sons of a Jan Jansen, who named himself Murat Rais when he became the head of the Sultan of Morocco's piracy fleet. I am wondering if their father may have become active out of that area late in life. Does this fit into your area of interest? The Father (Jan Jansen/Murat Rais) has been written of by Irish Journalist Des Eakin regarding his infamous foray into Baltimore, Ireland, and his similar adventure to Iceland is well recorded. These activities were out of his Morocco locations. And Samuel Pepys writes that the two sons were mulatto.

Re: Captain Wm. KIDD, Pirate, ca1700

tracyjene1 — 2009-02-26 21:43:45Z

my son just informed me that he is related to Captain Kidd. His grandfather Tracy Ridgeway did the research, we would love more info on this subject. thank you, tracy france

just asking around

melanieviselli — 2008-09-29 19:17:50Z

i was looking into some of my family history about the locke family. there was a matthew locke that had been a "director" of the Muscovy Company. he had apparently funded some voyages for a man, Martin Frobisher (b. approx. 1535-d. 1594).
now, martin was charged 3 seperate times with piracy, none of the charges ever made it to court...also he was nighted by queen elizabeth I for his service against the spanish armada.
my question is about a pirate named STRANGEWAYS. it was said that there's a possibility that frobisher ran with this particular pirate on some of their escapades. i don't know anything much about this 'strangeways' except his name. i don't know if he has any connection to me what so ever.
it is said that matthew locke (mentioned above) was a bit of an adventurer himself...so who knows what he got into that isn't known....but i find myself intrigued by pirates and would like to know more if anything about this 'strangeways'.
i just think it's crazy that these governments created the need for these guys (and woman) then condemned them when they weren't needed any longer. but whatever.
i would appreciate any help at all, if anyone is able to offer.
thank you
melanie

Re: Blackbeard

ethach1 — 2008-04-10 23:03:45Z

Supposedly we are descendants of Blackbeard. Some of our relatives on the "Thach" side of our family can be traced back to North Carolina, (one of Blackbeard's hide outs). - Kind regards, Ed Thach.

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

barrpablo1 — 2008-02-02 09:19:04Z

I just today returned from a trip to savannah. I took the tour (trolley tour) , and the driver did specifically mention the tunnels, as we drove by the 'pirate house, as well as the notion of being "shanghaiid" in a drunken stupor, whilst in a time and town where rum was illegal.
The pirate house also served as inspirational for robert louis stephenson "treasure island" (r5emember the inn wher the character tom was, in the beginning of the book) it actually looked familiar to me, perhaps from the movie, or illustrations from the book. The town of Savannah is wonderfully rich in history, and a nice place to visit. I also stayed one night on an island called tyvee, about half hour from savannah. It was probably pirate heaven, back in the day........It has some beautiful beaches, and i had some very frightening dreams the one night i stayed on the beach. I am coninced the area , and its specific "energy" was responsible for these vivid, scary dreams that made me wake in a cold, sweaty panic, dreaming i was running from what looked like well.....pirates. sounds crazy but its true. sincierly, pabz...p.s. pls pardon my typing.

Pirate Captain Henry Jennings 1715-1717

cathammer — 2007-06-16 13:57:55Z

I am looking for information on Henry Jennings, Where he ended up when he gave up pirating and where he was from? I have a Henry Jennings in my line during that time frame and it states he went to sea.
Thanks for any help.
Jeffkj@bellsouth.net

Re: Who knew the crew???

HannahMLong — 2007-05-11 19:53:00Z

There is very good lists in Captain Charlies Johnsons "A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most Notorious Pirates" (A General History of Pirates, for short)
These lists are from court records and such, I believe

Re: Teenage Pirate

HannahMLong — 2007-05-11 19:50:23Z

Here's a few female pirates i've found whose name starts with "J"
Jacquotte Delahaye — 1650s-1660s, Caribbean buccaneer
Also a "Margaret Jordan" — 1809, Canadian East Coast.

Sorry i couldn't be more helpful :S Good luck with your searching!

Teenage Pirate

mathurakrish — 2006-12-23 21:54:22Z

I've been recently told that I'm related to a pirate who happened to live a long time ago. I think it was between 1700-1900 (1900 at most). I don't really know much about her except that she was a teenage pirate whose name started with a J. Can anyone tell me if you have any information? I know she was from around the New Orleans area.

Long Island Pirates

biggraycat — 2005-09-05 03:10:04Z

Hi, I would like to find out more about pirates in Long Island in 1600s. Thank you, Trish

Re: Pirates in South Carolina

2005-09-01 01:03:34Z

Thanks for this information!
I appreciate it very much. We go to Litchfield Beach a lot and always visit Murrell's Inlet for dining. I am not too happy about the commercializing of Murrell's Inlet. It will not be the same if it grows and develops too much!
Susan

Re: Pirates in South Carolina

2005-08-31 18:15:59Z

Info I have on Capt KIDD and Joseph BRADISH

hjacot1 — 2005-03-09 20:07:06Z

Some articles I have in a file:

"Pirates and Prohibition" Excerpted from "East Hampton History" by Jeannette Edwards Rattroy, copyright 1953, printed by Country Life Press, Garden City, NY
(www.longislandgenealogy.com/pirates.html)

Unknown source, photocopies of some pages in a book a lady sent me, pgs 77-84 and looks like book may have been published around 1850. Can snail mail these if interested.

"Pirates and Buccaneers of the Atlantic Coast" by Edward Rowe Snow, The Yankee Publishing Company, 72 Broad Street, Boston, 1944. Has plate ("photo") of KIDD.

My story: I am distantly related to Joseph BRADISH, a pirate, born in Cambridge, Mass 28 Nov 1672. Many mistaken him as being associated with KIDD. The only relationship between the two goes back to the jail in Boston. Caleb RAY, a jailer, was a relative of Joseph BRADISH. He allowed BRADISH and another man (Tee WETHERLY) escape. RAY was discharged of his duties and when BRADISH was captured and put back in the Boston stone jail, he didn't have any family left to let him go again. Between his excape and recapture KIDD was captured and placed in the same jail. Not wanting another escaped pirate, Governor BELLOMONT had KIDD wear irons. KIDD and BRADISH were prisoners on the man-of-war Advice to London. BRADISH and WETHERLY were hanged at Hope Point in London in 1699.

Re: Blackbeard

2005-02-08 19:51:47Z

I have also been told that he is in my family tree. My great aunt on my fathers side did the trace. great Aunt lived in CA somewhere.

Re: Blackbeard

2005-01-14 01:32:02Z

There is an entire Blackbeard's Shop and museum on Okracoke Island, NC that has tons of info. They have info of a possible wife and child and it seems about his parents as well.

Re: Captain Wm. KIDD, Pirate, ca1700

JudithBroberg — 2004-10-31 01:10:15Z

I, too, am seeking the ancestry of Captain William KIDD. All I know is that he was born about 1645 in Greenock, Scotland. His father was John KIDD, a Presyterian minister. His mother's name is unknown. In 1691 Captain KIDD married Sarah BRADLEY COX OORT, a wealthy widow who had daughters by previous marriages. I do not know if he had children of his own. I have contacted the author of a book on Captain KIDD -- he knew nothing more than this.

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

Nestlegrass — 2004-07-02 12:34:12Z

Hello, I'm new here. Just found out that there is actually a message board for pirates. I'm looking for a pirate, in fact a whole family of pirates, who ran afoul of The Law and were sent to Georgia...only when they arrived the ship was flying the Jolly Roger and the former crew was no longer in evidence.
They went on from Savannah to New Orleans and joined LaFitte fighting the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Things got hot for them afterwards and most went "honest" starting plantations, etc. Some went The Texas. Head of the family liked pirating and stayed with the sea. Probably came to a bad end. No dates on this except for The Battle of New Orleans, which was 1815. Anybody heard of pirates named "FORD" or JFORD" or FORDE"? My husband goes by "Foul Frank". Maybe they all have aliases! ;o)

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-08 22:09:59Z

Just goes to show you can't believe everything you're told!!
Our tour guide told us the French, during the French and Indian wars, coming up from Lousianna/Missippi. I don't know, I wasn't there, and I'm pretty sure she wasn't either!!

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-07 18:58:21Z

The pirates house is mentioned in Robert L Stephenson's novel "Treasure Island". Capt Bones died in that house saying "fetch me my rum!".

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-07 18:52:26Z

I believe you mean "Spanish" not French. The spanish occupied Florida and the English here in Georgia were afraid of invasion. That's why when the colony of Georgia was established there were four things outlawed. Attorneys, Catholics, Slavery and hard spirits. Beer and Wine were ok. I happen to live in Savannah and know the stories. The French were more involved in the western territories on the Mississippi river.

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-07 01:12:00Z

Thank you so much for the compliment on our virtual tours. I'm very glad you liked it and appreciate the comments. We soon will be embedding video in some of these virtual tours, and they will become even more entertaining so you might want to bookmark our site and stop back in occasionally.
Thanks again and stop in often.
Greg

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-06 23:14:37Z

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Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-05 12:19:17Z

Dear galndixie,
Thank you so much for the info on Savannah. Very informative. I recently created a virtual tour of River Street as well as Bay Street in Savannah and welcome everyone who is interested to view it. Also many of the attractions that are in Savannah as well.
Greg
http://www.quantumtour.com/tour/riverstreet/
http://www.quantumtour.com/tour/baystreet/

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-04 22:34:19Z

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-01 15:10:45Z

Thanks, I will take the tour. I'm curious though, why haven't I seen any information online mentioning Savannah like I have seen mentioned about Charleston and other cities? I'm wondering if Savannah was a refuge of sorts rather than a victim city like Charleston was. I have heard that Savannah was a very seedy city in the past. This would make sense that the city would welcome the pirates and their business and gold and turn an eye in exchange. We have just finished a virtual tour of River Street and Bay Street in Savannah, Ga. if you or anyone else would like to "take a virtual walk" down either of those streets.
http://www.quantumtour.com
Greg

Re: Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-06-01 03:05:11Z

I just got back from Savannah. Take the riverboat tour, and they will show you the pathways and hangouts and tell you the legends. I found the old tunnel from the pirates house, it is in the brick wall behind the Marriot Inn, but is it blocked off either by a cave in(lots of construction there) or on purpose.
Scallywag was the one they talked about most.

Pirates in Savannah Georgia

2004-02-22 17:50:09Z

I have been looking online for information on Pirates In Savannah Georgia. I have heard Savannah was a wild and dirty town in the early days and there are claims here that it was somewhat of a pirate town. Stories here claim many sailors were "shanghai'd" as was the term used for getting a sailor drunk then putting him on a ship as a crew member without his permission. The Sailor would "come to" from his drunk and find himself already out to sea. There is a resturant here in Savannah named the "Pirate House" that claims its fame from being a "pirate hangout" There are also rumors and stories of a tunnel from its depths to the riverfront that shanghai'd sailors were transported through to the ships. I have researched online and haven't found one mention of Savannah. Charleston, Beaufort yes, but Savannah no. With all the channels and barrier islands here is seems a perfect place for their use. There is even an island near Savannah named "Blackbeards Island" I know they travelled back and forth past Savannah so I'm sure it was one of their stopping points. Anyone with any information, please email me or leave a message here.

Re: Pirates in South Carolina

2004-01-03 13:24:54Z

According to another researcher, William was the name of John's father.I am not sure this is YOUR William. They may have spelled their name Morrall at that time. You can check with this researcher about the Morrell/ Murrell name.
Laura aerie1@ix.netcom.com
She also has messages on genforum regarding the Murrell/Morrall surname.
Best of luck!
Susan

Re: Blackbeard

2004-01-01 19:14:57Z

BlackBeard is on my family tree through my mothers side. I dont know anything about him though, as all i was told was that i am related to him as my aunt did the family tree with her mother long ago.

Re: Pirates in South Carolina

2004-01-01 19:14:38Z

well how about the name, william t. murrell? has anyone heard this name? i've been told that it is also a name in connection with murrell's inlet in south carolina.

Blackbeard

2003-06-11 11:56:49Z

I'm looking for info on the pirate Blackbeard. I have seen his name listed as Edward Thach and many other names. The two names that are most often associated with him are Edward Teach and Edward Drummonds. I know he came from a wealthy family in England, but would like info on who his descendents are and who his ancestors are. does anyone have him on their family tree?

Re: Southold Long Island Pirates? late 1600's

lelaine2727 — 2002-11-22 06:03:02Z

Re: Southold Long Island Pirates? late 1600's

lelaine2727 — 2002-11-22 06:03:02Z

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2002-10-22 15:15:04Z

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Southold Long Island Pirates? late 1600's

2002-10-20 11:32:10Z

Are there any reference books which name pirates? Was Southold a nest of pirates?

1. I notice in the wills of the people (John Budd) I'm tracing of Southold, Suffolk, NY in the late 1600's that there is no mention of God. Isn't that unusual?

2. Despite the fact that these folks were supposedly merchants who travelled to the 'South Seas" and built homes in the "Antigua style" (John Budd's home - now an historic site), in their wills they do not leave their ships or interests in their ships to heirs. The Dutch in NYC did leave shipping interests to heirs in that time period.

3. The late 1600's census shows the population to be English, Dutch, Blacks, Indians, and an unusual number of French.

4. People living in the area that is now Westchester Co., NY, then part of the Connecticut Colony complained of pirates in that area along the coast. Some of these folks from Southold also owned land in Rye. People in the Caribbean were complaining of French pirates.

5. David Gardiner of Gardiner's Island testified at the trial of Capt. Kidd who was hanged in 1701. Kidd had stopped at Gardiner's Island and left some material there and had requested sheep for his voyage. There were rumors of buried treasure on Gardiner's Island for years.

6. The coast in that area has many coves and islands - natural places to hide and maintain boats.

I'm also at a dead end with a Jonas Winters who married Ruth Corwin in Setauket.. I just noticed in the 7Oceans site that a John and a Christopher Winters were pirates. A Christopher Winters had alot of trouble with the Mass. church elders and was dismissed. A John Winters was murdered in early Massachusetts.

Captain Wm. KIDD, Pirate, ca1700

2002-10-20 11:25:22Z

Does anyone have his ancestry?

Pirates in South Carolina

harrymartin74 — 2002-10-20 11:22:50Z

Has anyone come across the name of John Murrell?
He was said to have been a pirate in the 1700's. He was supposed to have been the person Murrell's Inlet was named for. This is a place in South Carolina. I wanted to know if he had a relative, Robert Murrell from Berkeley, SC. Robert lived in the late 1600's to the early 1700s. He lived in the Christ Church Parish area of Charleston (Charles Town) SC.
Thanks for any help!
Susan

Re: Southold Long Island Pirates? late 1600's

2002-10-20 11:21:17Z

John Budd is an ancestor of mine. The information that I have is this: John Budd came to America on a ship called the Swallow in 1632 from England where he was born ca. 1600. I have him listed as a Puritan who originally settled Southold, NY. He married Katherine Brown while in England and she is a descendant of Sir Anthony Browne. I am researching my ancestory and i found our family tree documented by my great grandmother in the 1960's. i hopes this helps your research as well.

Who knew the crew???

cmh48 — 2002-05-23 18:17:40Z

I am looking for a source of names of those serving as crew on various pirate ships. In particular, that of Blackbeard and S. Bonnet.