One of my ancestors was a British aristocrat and tory MP who was so vocal in his opposition to appeasing the American colonists in any way at all that even King George raised an eyebrow.
His total conviction led him to purchase a commission as major of Grenadiers in the 20th Foot, and set off for The Colonies, where he was promptly shot at The Battle of Saratoga and then taken prisoner.
Because he was a wounded officer and a minor noble, his wife was permitted to come and pick him up.
His total conviction led him to purchase a commission as major of Grenadiers in the 20th Foot, and set off for The Colonies, where he was promptly shot at The Battle of Saratoga and then taken prisoner.
Because he was a wounded officer and a minor noble, his wife was permitted to come and pick him up.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dyke_Acland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Harriet_Acland