Private
Brown Edwards

1776, joined NC Light Dragoons, but was yanked back by Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG) as an Express Rider. From Halifax County. 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Michael Quinn (3rd NC Regiment), then under Capt. Joseph Montford (5th NC Regiment) for nine months. 1781, a Private under Capt. Abner Ellen and Col. Pinketham Eaton (a Continental Major serving as a Militia Colonel). S35910.