Private
Matthew Myrick

1777, an Artificer under Capt. William Johnson and Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG) in Halifax, NC making cartridges, etc. Lived in Bute County. 1778, a Private under Capt. John Colclough and Col. Thomas Eaton. 1779, in Warren County. 1779, a Private under Capt. Edward Clanton and Col. Herbert Haynes. 1781, a Private under Capt. George Nasworthy and Col. Herbert Haynes, then under Col. James Read (NC Light Horse Regiment). Moses and Francis were his younger brothers. Born on 9/25/1752 in Granville (what became Bute then Warren) County, NC.