His name was Edward Teach. "....Edward Teach, or Thatch, one of history's cruelest pirates. He was known as Blackbeard. He wore his long, black beard in braids. Blackbeard had a long and prosperous career, working with the protection of Charles Eden, governor of Carolina. In 1718, however, Lieut. Gov. Alexander Spotswood of Virginia outfitted two sloops with crews and ordered the sailors to put an end to Blackbeard. They encountered the pirate, and Lieut. Robert Maynard killed him in the fight that followed." --------------------------------------------------------- Excerpted from Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 Compton's NewMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved Karen Bowles wrote: > Does anyone know Blackbeard's real name and where > he came from? > > Thanks in advance, > Karen > > ==== SURNAME-QUERY Mailing List ==== > If not receiving messages, it may mean mail to your address > has bounced. > > Please resubscribe...