Special Sub-Topic: Jack Jouett: Forgotten Colonial Hero Authored by: GoodVibe Sub-topic of: American Revolution

Where was Jouett's home state?

Virginia. Jouett was a captain of the 16th Regiment of the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War.

Who was governor of Virginia at the time?

Thomas Jefferson & Jefferson. Jefferson was governor from 1779-1781.

In 1781, British general Charles Cornwallis sent someone to capture the Virginia governor and legislature. Who was this Briton that Jouett warned about?

Tarleton. Banastre Tarleton has been nicknamed "Bloody Ban" and "Butcher."

At the time of his ride, Jouett was twenty-six years old.

t. Jouett was born on 7 December 1754 and rode on June 3, 1781.

How long was Jouett's ride?

40 miles. Jouett had to travel from Louisa to Charlottesville, the town of Jefferson's Monticello home.

After riding to Monticello, Jouett went to the Swan Tavern 35 miles away, where most of the legislatures were hiding. The legislators later fled to the town of Staunton. Most escaped but how many were captured by the British?

seven. Staunton is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. The Virginia legislature reconvened in Staunton on June 7.

Jouett was also credited for helping Edward Stevens, who was injured at the Battle of __________

Guilford Courthouse. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, which was fought in North Carolina, was considered to be one of the most decisive battles in the American Revolution. The British thought Jouett was the distinguished general, while Stevens was in shoddy clothes at the time. The British tried to chase Jouett, with no success.

Jack Jouett had a famous son, Matthew Howard Jouett. What was Matthew's claim to fame?

Artist. Jack was known to say about his son: "I sent Matthew to college to make a gentleman of him, and he has turned out to be nothing but a damned sign painter." Jouett moved to Kentucky in 1782.

A poem about Jouett's forgotten ride was published in ______.

1909. The following poem was published in the Charlottesville Daily Press in October 1909: "Hearken good people: awhile abide And hear of stout Jack Jouett's ride; How he rushed his steed, nor stopped nor stayed Till he warned the people of Tarleton's raid. The moment his warning note was rehearsed The State Assembly was quickly dispersed. In their haste to escape, they did not stop Until they had crossed the mountain top. And upon the other side come down. To resume their sessions in Staunton Town. His parting steed he spurred, In haste to carry the warning To that greatest statesman of any age, The Immortal Monticello Sage. Here goes to thee, Jack Jouett! Lord keep thy memory green; You made the greatest ride, sir, That ever yet was seen."

Jack has a grandson named James Edward Jouett. A famous quote involving James occurred the Mexican-American War.

F. Jouett did fight in the Mexican-American war in the 1840s, his most famous feats happened during the U.S. Civil War. Jouett is mentioned in the following quote made famous by David Farragut: "Damn the torpedoes! Four bells! Captain Drayton go ahead! Jouett full speed!"