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Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Alexander Cathey

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1776, a Private under Capt. John McRee and Col. Adam Alexander. 1779, a Private under Capt. John Brownfield, attached to Col. Francis Locke (Rowan County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. John Sharp (Rowan County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Brownfield and Col. Robert Irwin. Sep. 1780, a Private under Capt. John Brandon and Col. William Richardson Davie (NC State Cavalry-Western District). 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Joseph Taggert. 1781, a Private under Maj. Joseph Graham. Born on 9/11/1759 in Rowan County, NC.

Service Overview
Enlisted1776
Discharged1781
Service5 years
UnitMecklenburg County Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Cherokee Expedition 1776, Hanging Rock (SC), Charlotte, Cowan's Ford

Key Details
Full NameAlexander Cathey
RankPrivate
RegimentMecklenburg County Regiment
Enlisted1776
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Cherokee Expedition 1776, Hanging Rock (SC), Charlotte, Cowan's Ford
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