Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Samuel Jackson

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph Cloud, then under Capt. Gaines Falker, both under Col. Martin Armstrong. Moved to Rowan (what became Davidson) County. 1781, a Private under Capt. William Davis and Col. Francis Locke. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. John Lopp and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Late 1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Gillespie and Col. Francis Locke. Born in 1758 in Philadelphia County, PA.

Service Overview
Enlisted1780
Discharged1781
Service 1 year
UnitSurry County Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Raft Swamp, Brick House

Key Details
Full Name Samuel Jackson
Rank Private
Regiment Surry County Regiment
Enlisted 1780
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Raft Swamp, Brick House
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