ENOCH PUGH
(b. 1735-d. 1771)

Enoch Pugh was a farmer, father, some-time Quaker, concerned

citizen, and fighter.

During the Battle of Alamance, he demonstrated courage and expert sharpshooting ability.

He was executed by Governor Tryon in Hillsborough in June, 1771.

Enoch  gave a passionate speech to the crowd from the gallows

before his untimely death. 

He has been hanging around (in an unmarked grave) ever since

-- 251 years!