Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
James Williams

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

6/8/1779, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount for 18 months. POW at the Fall of Charleston, escaped after three months. Lived in Burke County. 1780, a Private under Maj. Joseph McDowell, Captain not named. 1781, a Private under Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons), Captain not named. S31487.

Service Overview
Enlisted1779
Discharged1781
Service 2 years
Unit5th NC Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Kings Mountain (SC), Eutaw Springs (SC)

Key Details
Full Name James Williams
Rank Private
Regiment 5th NC Regiment
Enlisted 1779
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Kings Mountain (SC), Eutaw Springs (SC)
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