Gen. Gregor MacGregor’s greatest scheme

General “Sir” Gregor MacGregor, “Liberator of the Floridas” and “Cazique of Poyais,” was the kind of person who felt like he was destined for greatness. Born in Scotland in 1786, MacGregor, at the age of 16, joined the British Army...

Joshua Whitfield, Amelia Island Museum of History General “Sir” Gregor MacGregor, “Liberator of the Floridas” and “Cazique of Poyais,” was the kind of person ...

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