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Edward Cheeseman

A pirate who served under Bartholomew Roberts and was killed in action.

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Also known as Cheeseman

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

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Carpenter taken from a Virginia ship; sober and averse to piracy, he conspired with John Philmore to overthrow the pirates.
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In Of Captain John Phillips, and His Crew: Carpenter taken from a Virginia ship; sober and averse to piracy, he conspired with John Philmore to overthrow the pirates.

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AHAndrew HarradineELEdward LowSPSpriggsTHThompsonHDHowel DavisECEdward Cheeseman

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  • Pirate Captains and Hunters
  • Pirates, Captains, and Officials
  • Protagonist

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