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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
John Moffett

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

A Captain under Col. Richard Richardson in Snow Campaign. A Captain under Col. Edward Lacey (Turkey Creek Regiment) at battle of Kings Mountain. He then served as a Captain under Col. Samuel Watson (New Acquisition District Regiment) then under Col. William Hill (Hill's Regiment of Light Dragoons), Col./BG Thomas Sumter 1780-1782. A Lt. Colonel in Sumter's Brigade during 1782 under BG William Henderson. Also, served under Col. Thomas Brandon (2nd Spartan Regiment), dates unknown.

Service Overview
Enlisted1775
Discharged1782
Service7 years
UnitNew Acquisition District Regiment
RoleCaptain
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Battle Records

Hill's Iron Works, Brown's Creek, Williamson's Plantation, Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock, Kings Mountain, Fishing Creek, Blackstocks, Cowpens

Key Details
Full NameJohn Moffett
RankCaptain
RegimentNew Acquisition District Regiment
Enlisted1775
Discharged1782
StateSC
Battles & Engagements
Hill's Iron Works, Brown's Creek, Williamson's Plantation, Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock, Kings Mountain, Fishing Creek, Blackstocks, Cowpens
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