On October 7, 1780, brother met brother, neighbor met neighbor, Patriot met Loyalist on a battlefield in rural South Carolina. The battle lasted an hour: the brevity belied the import. Thomas Jefferson proclaimed the Battle of King's Mountain turned "the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War, with the seal of our independence."
Fewer than one thousand American Heroes, through skill, luck, and the leadership of cunning strategists, defeated Patrick Ferguson, a brilliant star of the British military might. Colonel Alexander Outlaw was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain.
His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference "The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM." His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Sieges of Savannah and of Charleston. To honor his service, the Daughters of the American Revolution designated him DAR Ancestor #A084940.
He was the son of Edward Outlaw and Patience Whitfield. He married Penelope Smith. They had several children:
Elizabeth Outlaw
Penelope Smith Outlaw
Dolly Amanda Outlaw
Only Patience Outlaw
Alexander Smith Outlaw
The Outlaw family has a rich tradition: the very name ensures tails of intrigue. The original name was not Outlaw, but circumstances fell upon them. From "A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentleman of Great Britain by Bernard Burke" (section about the Heddings) it reads ;
"The Outlaws derive their descent from a family who were banished to Ireland by King Edwy, for political offences A.D.900. [More likely ~955-957AD see Dunstan link] [See: Was the Outlawe's banishment associated with Saint Dunstan? (patron Saint of Goldsmiths)]
Ireland was at that time overrun by wolves, and they redeemed the liberty of returning the next year, when King Edgar reigned, by sending in so many wolves' heads to the government.
They were also able to prove their innocence of the crime imputed to them; and, ever since, their arms have been, argent, a saltier gules, between four wolves' heads, couped, proper; but so indignant were they at their unjust condemnation that they determined to retain the name of Outlawe, in order, as they said, to cast obloquy on the unjust monarch who banished them."
The tradition was entertaining with a romantic ending. More, there was historical basis for the story. A family historian placed the story later and referenced an episode between Edward the Confessor and Earl Godwin / Earl Harold (Godwin) rather than King Edwy.] Edward (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066) was an Anglo-Saxon English king and saint and was the last king of the House of Wessex, he ruled from 1042 until his death in 1066 leading the way to William the Conqueror's victory and subsequent rule.
The actual burial site of Colonel Outlaw has been lost to history. The contribution that he made to American history deserved to be recognized and recorded for posterity, so we placed a Memorial Stone in his honor in the Cantrell Gilliand Memorial Garden. May this memorial serve as an expression of the gratitude and respect we owe him for risking his life and braving the unknown to help build a new country: our America.
Fewer than one thousand American Heroes, through skill, luck, and the leadership of cunning strategists, defeated Patrick Ferguson, a brilliant star of the British military might. Colonel Alexander Outlaw was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain.
His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference "The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM." His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Sieges of Savannah and of Charleston. To honor his service, the Daughters of the American Revolution designated him DAR Ancestor #A084940.
He was the son of Edward Outlaw and Patience Whitfield. He married Penelope Smith. They had several children:
Elizabeth Outlaw
Penelope Smith Outlaw
Dolly Amanda Outlaw
Only Patience Outlaw
Alexander Smith Outlaw
The Outlaw family has a rich tradition: the very name ensures tails of intrigue. The original name was not Outlaw, but circumstances fell upon them. From "A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentleman of Great Britain by Bernard Burke" (section about the Heddings) it reads ;
"The Outlaws derive their descent from a family who were banished to Ireland by King Edwy, for political offences A.D.900. [More likely ~955-957AD see Dunstan link] [See: Was the Outlawe's banishment associated with Saint Dunstan? (patron Saint of Goldsmiths)]
Ireland was at that time overrun by wolves, and they redeemed the liberty of returning the next year, when King Edgar reigned, by sending in so many wolves' heads to the government.
They were also able to prove their innocence of the crime imputed to them; and, ever since, their arms have been, argent, a saltier gules, between four wolves' heads, couped, proper; but so indignant were they at their unjust condemnation that they determined to retain the name of Outlawe, in order, as they said, to cast obloquy on the unjust monarch who banished them."
The tradition was entertaining with a romantic ending. More, there was historical basis for the story. A family historian placed the story later and referenced an episode between Edward the Confessor and Earl Godwin / Earl Harold (Godwin) rather than King Edwy.] Edward (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066) was an Anglo-Saxon English king and saint and was the last king of the House of Wessex, he ruled from 1042 until his death in 1066 leading the way to William the Conqueror's victory and subsequent rule.
The actual burial site of Colonel Outlaw has been lost to history. The contribution that he made to American history deserved to be recognized and recorded for posterity, so we placed a Memorial Stone in his honor in the Cantrell Gilliand Memorial Garden. May this memorial serve as an expression of the gratitude and respect we owe him for risking his life and braving the unknown to help build a new country: our America.
On October 7, 1780, brother met brother, neighbor met neighbor, Patriot met Loyalist on a battlefield in rural South Carolina. The battle lasted an hour: the brevity belied the import. Thomas Jefferson proclaimed the Battle of King's Mountain turned "the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War, with the seal of our independence."
Fewer than one thousand American Heroes, through skill, luck, and the leadership of cunning strategists, defeated Patrick Ferguson, a brilliant star of the British military might. Colonel Alexander Outlaw was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain.
His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference "The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM." His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Sieges of Savannah and of Charleston. To honor his service, the Daughters of the American Revolution designated him DAR Ancestor #A084940.
He was the son of Edward Outlaw and Patience Whitfield. He married Penelope Smith. They had several children:
Elizabeth Outlaw
Penelope Smith Outlaw
Dolly Amanda Outlaw
Only Patience Outlaw
Alexander Smith Outlaw
The Outlaw family has a rich tradition: the very name ensures tails of intrigue. The original name was not Outlaw, but circumstances fell upon them. From "A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentleman of Great Britain by Bernard Burke" (section about the Heddings) it reads ;
"The Outlaws derive their descent from a family who were banished to Ireland by King Edwy, for political offences A.D.900. [More likely ~955-957AD see Dunstan link] [See: Was the Outlawe's banishment associated with Saint Dunstan? (patron Saint of Goldsmiths)]
Ireland was at that time overrun by wolves, and they redeemed the liberty of returning the next year, when King Edgar reigned, by sending in so many wolves' heads to the government.
They were also able to prove their innocence of the crime imputed to them; and, ever since, their arms have been, argent, a saltier gules, between four wolves' heads, couped, proper; but so indignant were they at their unjust condemnation that they determined to retain the name of Outlawe, in order, as they said, to cast obloquy on the unjust monarch who banished them."
The tradition was entertaining with a romantic ending. More, there was historical basis for the story. A family historian placed the story later and referenced an episode between Edward the Confessor and Earl Godwin / Earl Harold (Godwin) rather than King Edwy.] Edward (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066) was an Anglo-Saxon English king and saint and was the last king of the House of Wessex, he ruled from 1042 until his death in 1066 leading the way to William the Conqueror's victory and subsequent rule.
The actual burial site of Colonel Outlaw has been lost to history. The contribution that he made to American history deserved to be recognized and recorded for posterity, so we placed a Memorial Stone in his honor in the Cantrell Gilliand Memorial Garden. May this memorial serve as an expression of the gratitude and respect we owe him for risking his life and braving the unknown to help build a new country: our America.
Fewer than one thousand American Heroes, through skill, luck, and the leadership of cunning strategists, defeated Patrick Ferguson, a brilliant star of the British military might. Colonel Alexander Outlaw was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain.
His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference "The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM." His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Sieges of Savannah and of Charleston. To honor his service, the Daughters of the American Revolution designated him DAR Ancestor #A084940.
He was the son of Edward Outlaw and Patience Whitfield. He married Penelope Smith. They had several children:
Elizabeth Outlaw
Penelope Smith Outlaw
Dolly Amanda Outlaw
Only Patience Outlaw
Alexander Smith Outlaw
The Outlaw family has a rich tradition: the very name ensures tails of intrigue. The original name was not Outlaw, but circumstances fell upon them. From "A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentleman of Great Britain by Bernard Burke" (section about the Heddings) it reads ;
"The Outlaws derive their descent from a family who were banished to Ireland by King Edwy, for political offences A.D.900. [More likely ~955-957AD see Dunstan link] [See: Was the Outlawe's banishment associated with Saint Dunstan? (patron Saint of Goldsmiths)]
Ireland was at that time overrun by wolves, and they redeemed the liberty of returning the next year, when King Edgar reigned, by sending in so many wolves' heads to the government.
They were also able to prove their innocence of the crime imputed to them; and, ever since, their arms have been, argent, a saltier gules, between four wolves' heads, couped, proper; but so indignant were they at their unjust condemnation that they determined to retain the name of Outlawe, in order, as they said, to cast obloquy on the unjust monarch who banished them."
The tradition was entertaining with a romantic ending. More, there was historical basis for the story. A family historian placed the story later and referenced an episode between Edward the Confessor and Earl Godwin / Earl Harold (Godwin) rather than King Edwy.] Edward (c. 1003 – 5 January 1066) was an Anglo-Saxon English king and saint and was the last king of the House of Wessex, he ruled from 1042 until his death in 1066 leading the way to William the Conqueror's victory and subsequent rule.
The actual burial site of Colonel Outlaw has been lost to history. The contribution that he made to American history deserved to be recognized and recorded for posterity, so we placed a Memorial Stone in his honor in the Cantrell Gilliand Memorial Garden. May this memorial serve as an expression of the gratitude and respect we owe him for risking his life and braving the unknown to help build a new country: our America.
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