The gun at the Virginia Historical Society has been proved to not be the one used. Bob Juch http://www.Juch.org -----Original Message----- From: vahenric-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vahenric-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Maraudermn@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:29 PM To: vahenric@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAHENRIC] Napiers, Woodsons, Tuckers Hi Everyone: This is the story of just how Col Thomas Ligon saved the life of Sara Woodson. On April 18, 1644 the Indians made a sudden attack against the settlements in Virginia and massacred 300 settlers before being repulsed. While this famous attack was in progress Col. Thomas Ligon who happened to be passing the residence of Dr. John Woodson, helped Sara Woodson defend her home against the Indians. Sara was alone in the house and the only weapon they had was an old gun which Col. Ligon handled with deadly effect. With his first shot he killed 3 Indians, his 2nd shot killed 2 more and his 3rd shot killed 2 more for a total of seven Indians killed by him that day. The old gun which rendered such valuable service was made in England and today it is now in the possession of and on display by the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, VA. To commerate this historic occassion, the name Ligon was crudely carved upon the stock of the rifle. I hope that this answers the question of how Col Thomas Ligon saved the life of Sara Woodson. Dr. John Woodson was away from home tending to a sick patient. Best Regards, Bernie Bland in Springfield, VA