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Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
James Patterson

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1779, a Private under Capt. Jesse Knighton and Maj. William Rutherford. 1780, a Private under Capt. James Wilson, then under Capt. Jesse Knighton, both under Col. Andrew Hampton. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Samuel Williams and Col. John Sevier (Washington County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Jesse Knighton and Maj. William Rutherford. Wounded at the battle of Cowpens, SC. 1781, also a Private under Capt. Jesse Knighton, attached to Col. Francis Locke. Born on 7/5/1758 in Montgomery County, VA.

Service Overview
Enlisted1779
Discharged1781
Service2 years
UnitRutherford County Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Siege of Savannah (GA), Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC), Guilford Court House

Key Details
Full NameJames Patterson
RankPrivate
RegimentRutherford County Regiment
Enlisted1779
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Siege of Savannah (GA), Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC), Guilford Court House
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