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Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Samuel Van Etten

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1780, a Private under Capt. David Caldwell, attached to Col. William Lee Davidson (Mecklenburg County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. David Ramsey and Col. William Richardson Davie in the newly-created NC State Cavalry-Western District. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Byers (Mecklenburg County Regiment), attached to Col. Joseph Dickson (Lincoln County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. Abel Armstrong and Col. Francis Locke. Also served short tours under Capt. Thomas Cowan, Capt. Richard Graham, and Capt. William Wilson. Born on 11/19/1761 in Northampton County, PA. aka Samuel Van Eaton.

Service Overview
Enlisted1780
Discharged1781
Service1 year
UnitRowan County Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Wahab's Plantation (SC)

Key Details
Full NameSamuel Van Etten
RankPrivate
RegimentRowan County Regiment
Enlisted1780
Discharged1781
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Wahab's Plantation (SC)
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