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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
John Sumner

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

Was an Ensign and a Lieutenant. 7/10/1778, a Captain under Col. Thomas Clark. During 1779, this unit was in the 5th NC Regiment.

POW at Williamson's Plantation on 7/12/1780 until 11/26/1782.

Retired on 1/1/1783.

aka John Summers.

Service Overview
Enlisted1778
Discharged1780
Service2 years
Unit1st NC Regiment
RoleCaptain
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Battle Records

Briar Creek (GA), Stono Ferry (SC), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Williamson's Plantation (SC)

Key Details
Full NameJohn Sumner
RankCaptain
Regiment1st NC Regiment
Enlisted1778
Discharged1780
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Briar Creek (GA), Stono Ferry (SC), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Williamson's Plantation (SC)
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