The Swamp Rat — The Gallows Prophet
James Cromwell
An organizer remembered for the words he speaks at the gallows.
The Cromwells are fictional characters created by Dennis Anthony Lee. Historical references provide context; fictional dialogue and events are not historical records.
In the story
James brings farmers, merchants, and churches into a common cause. The Crown marks him for the courage he inspires, and the story describes his hanging beneath a black pine near Concord Creek. His precise place within the family genealogy is not established in this passage.