“G” is for Goose Creek Men. The Goose Creek Men were primarily English Barbadians who immigrated to South Carolina in the seventeenth century seeking land and economic advancement. They brought with them proven agricultural and exploration skills, enslaved persons, the parish system, the Anglican Church, and a fierce sense of independence and self-confidence. In order to advance their interests, they formed an opposition faction that for decades exerted considerable influence in Carolina affairs. The Goose Creek Men were united by common economic interests, such as the trade in Indian slaves and trafficking with pirates. The Goose Creek Men were frequently referred to as the Anti-Proprietary Party. Confrontations between the proprietors and the Goose Creek Men continued for three decades. The Revolution of 1719 guaranteed the supremacy of the Commons House, a long cherished Goose Creek objective.
"G” is for Goose Creek Men
