Post by surratt on Jun 12, 2014 12:53:29 GMT -5
Name: Elijah Surratt
Date of Birth: February 11, 1750
Place of Birth: Montpellier, France
Place of Residence: Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA
Party: Republican
State & District: Virginia 3rd
Religion: Catholic
BIO:
Elijah was born into Royalty as the Heir to the Duke of Mon Surratt. The first of three boys he was groomed to lead and make governing decisions in the South of France. He lived a relatively quiet life, aside from the luxuries of living in a Chateau on the Mediterranean, until he turned 19. At 19 Elijah took up a commission in the Kings Navy. He would set sail for New France(Louisiana Territory) and be stationed out of New Orleans. In 1770, unaware of the talk of "revolution" in the British American Colonies, Elijah took interest in farming and planting on the Mississippi Delta. He would buy a Plantation with 10 slaves in Greater New Orleans and sent word to his middle brother, Jean, to come and take care of plantation while Elijah was underway at sea.
From 1771 to 1773 Elijah took an interest in small scale amphibious warfare. This lead him to focus his training on small arms use and small boat maneuvers. Frustrated with the Crown's neglect of New France Elijah would resign his commission in the French Royal Navy and return to his Plantation, making a yearly visit to Montpellier. It was during one of his voyages home that his ship wrecked off the coast of Florida. With a life threatening injury he was transported to Charleston, SC by British Colonial Merchants. The care and attention he received from these protestant British Subjects was more than enough to convince him that America truly was a "new world". Where else could a Frenchman receive such treatment from an Englishman?
In 1775 Elijah would sell his holdings in Louisiana and relocate to Norfolk, VA where he would purchase another Plantation. He again sent word for his brother Jean to run the estate while Elijah would travel to and from Montpellier and then back to Norfolk where he would vacation in the late summer months. It was there in Virginia that Elijah would soon get caught up in local affairs and politics. He was fascinated with the political spectacle that was taking place up and down the British Colonies. He would lend money and support to the Virginia Delegation and Virginia House.
In 1776 with the "rebellion" in full swing, Elijah lent his military experience to the Continental Congress, he was commissioned a Captain and served under George Washington. Although a Navy Man, Elijah's calmness under infantry line fire would prove to be one of his best accolades. Perhaps it was due to his experience in the Navy of being fired upon by countless Spanish and British ships of the line. In the first months of full on war Elijah proved exceptional when commanding mixed regular and militia units. He was promoted to Major. When the Continentals retreated into New Jersey he would lose three fingers on his right hand at the battle of Trenton. Although not a mortal wound the infection that took hold lead to him losing his whole right hand.
While recovering Elijah would return to his Norfolk estate. He would not see combat again, being assigned administrative duties until the conclusion and victory of the Rebels in the Revolution. He now resides in Norfolk, fully healed, and tends to his crop of Tobacco alongside his 15 slaves. He remains unmarried as his Father seeks to tie down a profitable marriage to another French Royal. Since returning to Norfolk along with the conclusion of the war he has played a large role in local politics, criticizing central government and planning while professing that a small, unorganized government will lead to prosperity and peace among the newly created nation. He serves in the House of Representatives from the 3rd district of Virgina and claims to be a Republican, vocally supporting a future Jefferson Presidency.
Place of Birth: Montpellier, France
Place of Residence: Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA
Party: Republican
State & District: Virginia 3rd
Religion: Catholic
BIO:
Elijah was born into Royalty as the Heir to the Duke of Mon Surratt. The first of three boys he was groomed to lead and make governing decisions in the South of France. He lived a relatively quiet life, aside from the luxuries of living in a Chateau on the Mediterranean, until he turned 19. At 19 Elijah took up a commission in the Kings Navy. He would set sail for New France(Louisiana Territory) and be stationed out of New Orleans. In 1770, unaware of the talk of "revolution" in the British American Colonies, Elijah took interest in farming and planting on the Mississippi Delta. He would buy a Plantation with 10 slaves in Greater New Orleans and sent word to his middle brother, Jean, to come and take care of plantation while Elijah was underway at sea.
From 1771 to 1773 Elijah took an interest in small scale amphibious warfare. This lead him to focus his training on small arms use and small boat maneuvers. Frustrated with the Crown's neglect of New France Elijah would resign his commission in the French Royal Navy and return to his Plantation, making a yearly visit to Montpellier. It was during one of his voyages home that his ship wrecked off the coast of Florida. With a life threatening injury he was transported to Charleston, SC by British Colonial Merchants. The care and attention he received from these protestant British Subjects was more than enough to convince him that America truly was a "new world". Where else could a Frenchman receive such treatment from an Englishman?
In 1775 Elijah would sell his holdings in Louisiana and relocate to Norfolk, VA where he would purchase another Plantation. He again sent word for his brother Jean to run the estate while Elijah would travel to and from Montpellier and then back to Norfolk where he would vacation in the late summer months. It was there in Virginia that Elijah would soon get caught up in local affairs and politics. He was fascinated with the political spectacle that was taking place up and down the British Colonies. He would lend money and support to the Virginia Delegation and Virginia House.
In 1776 with the "rebellion" in full swing, Elijah lent his military experience to the Continental Congress, he was commissioned a Captain and served under George Washington. Although a Navy Man, Elijah's calmness under infantry line fire would prove to be one of his best accolades. Perhaps it was due to his experience in the Navy of being fired upon by countless Spanish and British ships of the line. In the first months of full on war Elijah proved exceptional when commanding mixed regular and militia units. He was promoted to Major. When the Continentals retreated into New Jersey he would lose three fingers on his right hand at the battle of Trenton. Although not a mortal wound the infection that took hold lead to him losing his whole right hand.
While recovering Elijah would return to his Norfolk estate. He would not see combat again, being assigned administrative duties until the conclusion and victory of the Rebels in the Revolution. He now resides in Norfolk, fully healed, and tends to his crop of Tobacco alongside his 15 slaves. He remains unmarried as his Father seeks to tie down a profitable marriage to another French Royal. Since returning to Norfolk along with the conclusion of the war he has played a large role in local politics, criticizing central government and planning while professing that a small, unorganized government will lead to prosperity and peace among the newly created nation. He serves in the House of Representatives from the 3rd district of Virgina and claims to be a Republican, vocally supporting a future Jefferson Presidency.
