I had some problems with Milton's narrative. Milton tried to do too much with all of his research. I had to read outside quite a bit to fully understand the story and its context. But I enjoy digging deeper into a subject, so thank you Mr. Milton for getting me started. The descendants of Robert appear to have maintained a continuous line of Roberts from 1550 to 1811.

built, the writings remain, but the property was lost at the revolt of the Colonies. Mr. Pellew built part of Flushing, a large village on the shores of Falmouth Harbour including the present manor house in which he resided, but this being leasehold property, has long ago reverted to the Lord 2 ' Jessica Brain is a freelance writer specialising in history. Based in Kent and a lover of all things historical.The "Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow" is a lens through which the wider story of the relationship between the emerging European maritime powers and the long-established sultanates of Barbary is told. Two remarkable characters form the linchpins of this story: Pellow, a Cornish boy, and Sultan Moulay Ismail, the ruler to whom he was enslaved. The three lives were Thomas Carnsaw, Florence his wife, (both dead by 1713) and Grace Carnsaw, now the wife of John Trewinnard, gent. Crowgie had been assigned these properties under the will of Benjamin Pender of Falmouth in 1698. This same Pender was a famous Mayor of Falmouth.

The eldest son of Thomas was Thomas the Younger (q.v.) and probably Henry, who married before 1630 at St. Gluvias, and George, whose son was baptised at St. Gluvias, were his brothers. Bowley, E.L. The Fortunate Islands: The Story of the Isles of Scilly, (Isles of Scilly, 1945), pp. 70-85 This is an edited transcript of a presentation given to a group of nationalists on the weekend of March 13 th 2021. White Gold: An essay on European Slavery and the Barbary Slave trade, based on the book “White Gold” by Giles Milton. His task would prove incredibly difficult as informants were scattered around the kingdom and the palace itself was a long walk away from the coast. Deed 346, in a private collection refers to this Jane. Margaret Taylder and Jane Pellow, widow, were executors of the will of William Crowgie, who in his life twice possessed the lease of Helland in Mabe and two furze crofts called Pallesten in Mabe for the usual 99 years or three lives.Celinscak, Mark. "Captivity and Encounter: Thomas Pellow, The Moroccan Renegade." U niversity of Toronto Art Journal 1 (2008): 1–10. The story of white slavery in the 18th century generally, but following specifically the story of Thomas Pellow, an eleven year old cabin boy, who was captured by the Moroccan Corsairs in 1716. North Africa - Morocco and Algeria mainly, but making use of markets in Tunisia and Libya also, engaged in piracy, and ravaged the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Britain, taking prisoners from land and capturing ships seemingly at will. It seems amazing the Barbary Corsairs were so much more dominant than what is made to sound a feeble British and French Navy. The Ambassador beguiled all whom he met and proved no less skillful when -- after enjoying almost six months of lavish hospitality -- he sat down to discuss the slaves being held in Morocco. King Charles II had done all he could to welcome the Ambassador with 'more than ordinary form,' hoping that it would result in a lasting and advantageous peace.. the Moroccan Ambassador returned home in September 1682 and immediately headed to Moulay Ismail's Court to report on his triumph... Despite yearning for the English shores whilst he was captive, when he returned to England everything had changed and so had he. Now he was no longer physically bound in chains, his heart and mind still were; England was no longer home.

Fearing his punishment the following morning, Pellow was surprised to find out that the Sultan despite his anger, had admired Thomas’s resolve to follow the rules as it proved ultimately his loyalty and sense of duty. This observation would hold him in good stead as he rose through the ranks. He was only fifteen at the time, however he handled the challenge admirably when Sultan Ismail banged on the door to be let in, despite the rules maintaining strict adherence of advance notice to visit. Not wanting to disregard the rules but realising that it was the Sultan behind the door, Pellow gave a warning shot and stated that he must be an imposter because the real Sultan was too honourable as to not follow the palace rules. If a man proceeded by force, and deflowered the virgin female slave of another man, that man must pay five shekels of silver. The son proved to be a formidable character, well-known for his poor treatment of his slaves and his unsavoury use of punishments and torture. Thomas was in for a rough ride. Attempting to take advantage of the unstable times in Morocco he made another attempt which failed.The rest of the story of this branch of the family is adequately covered by two biographies and the peerages of the nation. Of Humphrey's fourteen children, only one son concerns us, viz. the youngest son Samuel, although one of the others, Israel, married the it more than an hour; for notwithstanding, it was almost quite (28) dark, I was so crowded by the inhabitants that I could not pass through them Pellow, Thomas (1739). The History of the Long Captivity and Adventures of Thomas Pellow in South Barbary. London: Temple-Bar. p.338.