Talk:Redlegs

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I found "Redlegs" as the answer to a crossword clue "some Civil War guerrillas". I don't know any of that history, but maybe some of the folks from Barbados found employment in the Civil War? perhaps someone more knowledgeable can add that strand to this article if appropriate.

No, totally different people. The Redlegs you're talking about were pro-union militia formed in Kansas before and during the American civil war, where they fought against the Confederate guerrillas from Missouri. No conection with Barbados whatsoever - I believe they wore a red sash in their belts, hence the name.

On another note, I just want to say how fascinating i find this article, small though it is. I wrote an article on a war in 17th century Ireland, the POW's of which were transported to Barbados. Its great that there was also an article here to link it up to -well done! Jdorney

I think the two Barbados articles should be merged. Additionally, a disambiguation page should go in for the various meanings. Members of the US Army's Field Artillery are also refered to as Redlegs.--Counsel 17:06, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

I did the merge - if you have the info, you should create Redlegs (disambiguation) - Guettarda 18:38, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

This page should be like a disamurgation page or something.

Sean O Callaghan's work "Hell or Barbados" places a community of redlegs still on the island of Barbados, as of 2000 (O'Callaghan died just before his book was puiblished).