Christopher Gadsden was born in 1724.
The flag was designed by and is named after American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden.
Christopher Gadsden was a strong supporter of the American Revolution and favored the Patriot side against British rule. He believed in the principles of liberty and self-governance, viewing British taxation and control as oppressive. Gadsden was actively involved in organizing resistance, including the formation of the South Carolina militia, and he is well-known for his role in promoting the Gadsden Flag, a symbol of American independence. His commitment to the cause was driven by a desire for freedom and the rights of the colonies.
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Ann Wragg (1731-1806), daughter of Joseph Wragg, and wife of Gen. Christopher Gadsden.
The Confederate ten dollar bill features a portrait of Christopher Gadsden, a prominent American patriot and soldier during the American Revolution. Gadsden was known for his role in the Continental Congress and for designing the Gadsden flag. The bill was issued by the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Yes he was one of the first people to act against it.
Christopher Gadsden was primarily concerned with the issue of American colonial rights and opposition to British taxation without representation. As a prominent political leader and a key figure in the American Revolution, he advocated for the colonies' independence and rallied support against British rule, notably through his involvement in the Sons of Liberty and the Continental Congress. Gadsden is also famous for creating the Gadsden flag, symbolizing resistance to oppression.
The "Don't Tread On Me" flag (yellow with coiled rattlesnake) was created by Christopher Gadsden in 1775 for the Revolutionary War. The flag is also know as the Gadsden flag.
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General Christopher Gadsden was married three times: # Jane Godfrey, daughter of Samuel Godfrey and ?, b. unk., m. July 28, 1746, d. May 1755. Two children, Elizabeth and Christopher, Jr. # Mary Hasell, daughter of Rev. Thomas Hasell and Elizabeth Ashby. b. 1734, m. Dec 29, 1755, d. Jan 17, 1769. Four children, Thomas, Philip, Mary and Ann. # Ann Wragg, b. c.1741, m. April 14, 1776, d. unk. No issue. Taken from "Christopher Gadsden and the American Revolution" by E. Stanley Godbold, Jr., and Robert H. Woody, University of Tennesssee Press, Knoxville, 1982
Christopher Gadsden was one of the main leaders of the Sons of Liberty in South Carolina