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Revolutionary War Soldier

Major
Joseph McDowell

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1776-1777, a Major under Col. Christopher Beekman. 1777 in Burke County. 1777-1781, a Major under Col. Charles McDowell. Wounded at the battle of Cowpens, SC.

2Q 1781, a Lt. Colonel. Later, a full Colonel. Joseph McDowell of Quaker Meadows (or John's River).

Service Overview
Enlisted1776
Discharged1781
Service5 years
Unit2nd Rowan County Regiment
RoleMajor
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Battle Records

Cherokee Expedition 1776, Chickamauga Towns (TN), Stono Ferry (SC), Earle's Ford (SC), Ramseur's Mill, Musgrove's Mill (SC), Cane Creek, Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC)

Key Details
Full NameJoseph McDowell
RankMajor
Regiment2nd Rowan County Regiment
Enlisted1776
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Cherokee Expedition 1776, Chickamauga Towns (TN), Stono Ferry (SC), Earle's Ford (SC), Ramseur's Mill, Musgrove's Mill (SC), Cane Creek, Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC)
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