Until more recently, historical accounts of nonslaveholding whites of the antebellum Southeast have focused heavily on yeomen and sharecroppers. |
In the 17th century it developed into a general term for the lord of the manor, well below the level of nobility, but far above yeomen. |
Several yeomen are known to have volunteered for service at Waterloo, but no formed units saw action until the Second Boer War. |
Those in the middle of society, whether yeomen farmers or tradesmen, prospered. |
Many stories told about O'Keefe recount his daring and athletic escapes from pursuing yeomen and soldiers. |
As rumours of the impending rising grew stronger the Government ordered John Derenzy to form a party of yeomen in the area. |