1776, a Private under Capt. George Wathies, then Capt. Samuel Davis. 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Robert Alexander. Late 1780, a Private under Capt. William Trimble (Washington County Regiment). 1782, a Private under Capt. James Davis (Burke County Regiment). 1783, a Private under Capt. George Cathey (Burke County Regiment). Meshack Burchfield was his brother. Born on 12/18/1759 on Pipe Creek in MD.
| Enlisted | 1776 |
| Discharged | 1783 |
| Service | 7 years |
| Unit | Rowan County Regiment |
| Role | Private |
Briar Creek (GA), Boyd's Creek (TN), Cherokee Expedition 1782
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