New theory suggests Blackbeard was born in Goose Creek, not North Carolina

New theory suggests Blackbeard was born in Goose Creek, not North Carolina

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) — For centuries, history books have pointed to North Carolina, or even England, as the birthplace of Blackbeard, the world’s most notorious pirate. But longtime Goose Creek mayor and historian Mike Heitzler believes the truth has been buried a lot closer to home. In a newly published booklet, Heitzler claims Blackbeard was actually born right here in Goose Creek, not North Carolina. And he says the pirate’s real name was…