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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
John Nelson

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1775-1776, a Captain under Col. James Thackston. Gathered 120 men from Cumberland, Wake, Moore, Richmond, and Anson Counties. At the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge attached to Lt. Col. James Martin (Guilford County Regiment). April 1776, a Captain under Col. James Martin. 1777, in Caswell County. 1777-1778, a Captain under Col. James Saunders. 1778-1779, may have been in the \New Levies\" (one source). 1779

Service Overview
Enlisted1775
Discharged1781
Service6 years
UnitHillsborough District Minutemen
RoleCaptain
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a Major. Born on 7/9/1755 in Cumberland County

Key Details
Full NameJohn Nelson
RankCaptain
RegimentHillsborough District Minutemen
Enlisted1775
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
a Major. Born on 7/9/1755 in Cumberland County
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