George Marchbanks: Scottish Servant, Jacobite Soldier, American Pioneer

by Michael Dan Jones

This is the true story of George Marchbanks, a young Scottish servant who fought in the Jacobite Rising of 1715. After being captured in the Battle of Preston, England, he was sent into captivity and sold into slavery in Colonial Virginia. His story is the story of many who came to Colonial America unwillingly but managed to overcome adversity.

92 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2015

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not much information actually about George Marchbanks. Most of it was speculative and tinged with the authors own interpretation of history. Everything else was just basic information on the Jacobites or colonial life, which there are much better sources for. Other information presented was revisionist, especially when talking about the US Civil War. As a descendent of GM I was very disappointed. Also, appalled by the add for the SCV in the back.