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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
Jesse Knighton

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1779-1781, a Captain under Col. Andrew Hampton. At the Siege of Savannah (GA) and Cowpens (SC) under Maj. William Rutherford. March 1781, at the battle of Guilford Court House attached to Col. Francis Locke (Rowan County Regiment). Aug. 1781, a Captain under Col. Robert Smith (NC State Legion), and in the Wilmington Expedition.

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

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

Key Details
Full NameJesse Knighton
RankCaptain
RegimentRutherford County Regiment
Enlisted1779
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Siege of Savannah (GA), Cowpens (SC), Guilford Court House, Brick House
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