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Francis Locke Sr. (1722–1796) was a plantation owner, businessman, politician, and a participant in the American War of Independence, where he led the American Patriots to the decisive victory at Ramseur's Mill, which turned the tide of the American War for Independence in the south.
A short biography of Francis Locke, who led an outnumbered Patriot army to victory at Ramsour’s Mill near Lincolngon, N.C., in the American Revolutionary War.
Francis Locke, Revolutionary soldier, farmer, trader, and carpenter, was born in Northern Ireland, the son of John and Elizabeth Locke who moved to Lancaster County, Pa., when Francis and his brother, Matthew, were young. Francis was still living in Lancaster County in 1738.
Francis Locke may refer to: Francis Locke Sr. (1722–1796), Revolutionary War Colonel and victor at the Battle of Ramseur's Mill; Francis Locke Jr. (1776–1823), politician from North Carolina; son of Francis Lock, Sr.
Jan 12, 2024 · Born in Ireland in 1722, Francis Locke was raised by his parents John and Elizabeth in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After his father’s death in 1744, Elizabeth married John Brandon, and eight years later the family moved to Anson County (present Rowan County).
Oct 17, 2023 · Francis Locke Sr. (1722–1796) was a plantation owner, businessman, politician, and a participant in the American War of Independence, where he led the American Patriots to the decisive victory at Ramseur's Mill, which turned the tide of the American War for Independence in the south.
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Francis Locke Jr. (October 31, 1766 – January 8, 1823) was a U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina. Family. Francis Locke was the son of Francis Locke Sr. (1722–1796) (a Revolutionary War participant) and Anne Brandon (b.abt. 1737).
