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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
Joseph Phillips

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

9/9/1775, a Captain under Col. Thomas Wade. 4/16/1776, a Captain under Col. Thomas Polk in the 4th NC Regiment.

Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1778.

1778-1780, a Captain under Col. Martin Armstrong (Surry County Regiment). At the battle of Ramseur's Mill under Lt. Col. William Shepherd (Wilkes County Regiment). At the battle of Colson's Mill under Maj. John Armstrong (a Continental officer). At the battle of Kings Mountain (SC) under Maj. Joseph Winston. 1780, also under Col. Benjamin Cleveland (Wilkes County Regiment). 3Q 1780, a Lt. Colonel.

Service Overview
Enlisted1775
Discharged1780
Service5 years
UnitSalisbury District Minutemen
RoleCaptain
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Battle Records

Ft. Moultrie #1, Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Briar Creek (GA), Ramseur's Mill, Colson's Mill, Kings Mountain (SC)

Key Details
Full NameJoseph Phillips
RankCaptain
RegimentSalisbury District Minutemen
Enlisted1775
Discharged1780
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Ft. Moultrie #1, Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Briar Creek (GA), Ramseur's Mill, Colson's Mill, Kings Mountain (SC)
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